NRT to HNL
January 15, 2025 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 4 °C
Finally departure day. Yeah 👍
やっと出発日. うわー👍
Honolulu
Jan 16–20, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We stayed 4 days in beautiful Honolulu that I absolutely love . 🤩
僕が大好きな美しいホノルルで4泊しました。🤩
Los Angeles
Jan 19–23, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
January 24, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where the ship departs. I met friends whom I met on the 2024 World Cruise.
船が出発する街フロリダ州のフォートローダーデール に到着しました。2024 年の世界一周のクルーズに知り合った友達に会いました。
Sail Away
January 25, 2025 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Sail Away party by the Seaview pool.
シビュープールでの出発パティー
Holland America Volendam
Jan 28–30, 2025 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
After 2 days at sea, I docked at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and had a photo opp with the Volendam, my home for 5 months.
2日間航海して、ドミニカ共和国の首都 [サントドミンゴ市]に入港しました。5ヶ月の[家]になるVolendam号とのツーショットです。
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
January 28, 2025 in Dominican Republic ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
The beautiful and quaint
old- town section of Santo Domingo is quite charming to walk around.
サント ドミンゴの美しく、こぢんまりしている旧市街は散歩するにはとても魅力的です。
Santa Marta, Columbia
January 30, 2025 in Colombia ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
A lovely small town overflowing with Colonial atmosphere, Santa Marta was charming to walk around. Of course, I couldn't miss Columbia coffee made by Juan Valdez.Read more
Puerto Limón, Costa Rica
February 1, 2025 in Costa Rica ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Visited a cocoa farm and banana plantation. Saw a sloth too.
カカオとバナナ農園に尋ねました。さらに[ナマケモノ]も見ました。
Panama Canal Day
February 2, 2025 in Panama ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Transiting the Panama Canal should be on everyone's bucket list of things to do. Amazing! Fascinating! My 3rd time transiting and I still wasRead more
Panama City
February 3, 2025 in Panama ⋅ ☀️ 32 °C
Visted the restored colonial part of Panama City, which is next to the towering apartment and office skyscrapers. The modern skyline is an amazingRead more
Guayaquil, Ecuador
February 5, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
Left the ship and headed to Guayaquil before our great adventure that starts tomorrow. I heard that the city was rough and tough and caution was needed. I was pleasantly surprised to find that itRead more
Galápagos (1) Day Time
February 6, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Arrived at another bucket-list location. 👍👍👍A life-long dream come true. Exciting, interesting, and educational.
人生で絶対に一度は行きたい場所に到着しました。 👍👍👍長年の夢が叶いました。ドキドキで、面白くて、そして勉強になりました。
Galápagos in the evening
February 6, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ 🌙 25 °C
I tried the local craft beer.
🍺 in the town of Puerta Ayora. Saw an election campaign.
プエルタアヨラ市でガラパゴスの地ビールを飲んでみました。大統領の選挙キャンペーンもありました。
Galápagos (Day 2)
February 7, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 26 °C
Went to Bartholomew Island and hiked up 370+ stairs to the top, and then swam at a beautiful beach lined with penguins and sea lions.
バーソロミュー島に行きました。最初は370Read more
Galápagos (Day 3)
Feb 8–10, 2025 in Ecuador ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
On the 3rd day, it was time to head to Lima via Guayaquil, so I had to say, "Good bye." to this amazing place. 😢 The charming Acacia boutique hotel where I stayed was wonderful and I loved the cuteRead more
Lima, Perú
Feb 8–9, 2025 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Pisco sour, Peru's national cocktail. Pisco is a type of distilled liquor (a brandy) made in Peru. Pisco is mixed with lime juice, sugar/syrup, egg whites and bitters.Read more
Cusco, Peru
Feb 9–11, 2025 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Cusco, the gateway city to Machu Picchu, is a wonderful city with many remnants of the Incan and Spanish civilizations from hundreds of years ago. The altitude is 3,400M (11,150 ft.) so the air isRead more
Machu Pichu
February 10, 2025 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
THIS! The one and only Machu Pichu. It's by far one of the most famous and easily recognized places in the world. Also, it's one of the most spectacular, amazing, and mystical places on earth. My 2ndRead more
Machu Pichu (traveling)
February 10, 2025 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Getting to Machu Pichu from Cusco takes 4 hours or so: car (1.5), train (2), bus (30 min.) ,
クスコからマチュピチュまでおよそ４時間がかかります。車=1. 5時間, 電車=2時間, バス=30分
Cusco to Parancas via Lima
February 11, 2025 in Peru ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
4:30AM departure (as in 3:30AM wake up) from the beautiful hotel Casa Andina. 6:00AM flight to Lima, and 4-hour drive to Paracas.
午前4:30 に綺麗なホテル [カサ・アンディナ] を出発(要するに朝3:30起床)。６時の飛行機に乗ってリマまで。リマからパランカス市。
Arica, Chile
February 13, 2025 in Chile ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
What a charming and warm-welcoming town! We climbed a big rock hill. After that, we ran into cruise friends and made friends with 2 local guys over someRead more
Vapraiso (Day 1)
February 16, 2025 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
This funky town was a wonderful surprise. I am so glad that I went. Full of painted walls, old buildings, steep hills, and millions of steps up andRead more
Valparaíso, Chile (Day 2)
February 17, 2025 in Chile ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We rode the funicular built over 100 years ago in this city designated as a world heritage site.
この世界遺産に指定されている街の100数年前に作られたケーブルカーに乗りました。
Robinson Crusoe Island, Chile
February 19, 2025 in Chile ⋅ 🌬 18 °C
This island is named Robinson Crusoe based on the character and title of Daniel Defoe's novel. However, this island has nothing to do with the events in the novel, except for the fact that a ScottishRead more
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This is a GREAT picture of you.
I agree!! What a fantastic picture! You look so happy!! [Patrick]