Travel to Abu Dhabi via JFK
12 февраля, Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Leaving our home in Florida to head to snowy JFK and on to Abu Dhabi via Etihad Airlines! Warm here , but warmer there !
Arrival at JFK and flight to Abu Dhabi
12–14 февр., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ☁️ 36 °F
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
14 февраля, Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
We started our day with a real highlight, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the largest in Abu Dhabi. The Sheikh wanted to establish a structure that would unite the cultural diversity of the IslamicЧитать далее
Mandarin Presidential Palace Hotel
14 февраля, Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ☁️ 73 °F
A perfectly stunning hotel, converted from the former Presidential Palace
Architecture, history and culture
14 февраля, Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
There is no shortage of architecturally gorgeous commercial buildings as you can see by these photos. Everything is new! In addition, the cultural center, comprised of the Loeuvre and soon to beЧитать далее
Having fun on Yas Island
14 февраля, Объединенные Арабские Эмираты ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Ferrari World on Yas Island is home to the world’s fastest roller coaster, in addition to Yas Waterworld, Warner Brothers CLYMB Abu Dhabi and Sea World.
Mumbai arrival and first day
14–15 февр., Индия ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
We arrived on Valentine’s Day to the darkness and furious energy of Mumbai. The next morning we awakened to the early morning smog and were greeted for our private tour by our tour operator and herЧитать далее
St. Regis Mumbai
14–19 февр., Индия ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
The St. Regis is known for its artwork, the Bloody Mary’s and sabrage. Here is a sampling from the St. Regis Mumbai.
Mumbai at night etc.
16 февраля, Индия ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
Had a relaxing day in Mumbai, brunch, pool, St Regis Bloodies. Saw the 3rd day of Indian wedding festivities, including flowers and groom’s horse. Mumbai at night tour. The city that never sleeps.Читать далее
Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO Heritage site
18 февраля, Индия ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Located on an island about an hours ride from Mumbai, Elephanta Caves is a collection of rock art linked to the cult of Shiva. It is known for its huge high reliefs in the main cave.
Our visit to the Dharavi Slums
18 февраля, Индия ⋅ ☀️ 88 °F
The Dharavi slum is the largest slum in Asia. We found a lively crowded community with small businesses, a rich culture, strong family ties. In fact its businesses are estimated to generate over 1 BЧитать далее
Churches of Old Goa
20 февраля, Индия ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
We left our ship and rode through many small villages to arrive in Old Goa, the site of several UNESCO churches and celebrated as the Rome of the Orient. Goa was the first Asian city to be ruled byЧитать далее
Buddism thru a Monks eyes, Sri Lanka
22–24 февр., Шри-Ланка ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
We had a meeting with the monk who patiently explained Buddism as compared with Christianity. He thought Christianity and Hinduism were similar strong religions to Buddhism. He didn’t want people toЧитать далее
Exploring Old Colombo, Sri Lanka
23 февраля, Малайзия ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Starting with a tour through the market, we found it to be the nucleus of all things bought and sold. Merchants have longstanding customers so the need to harass tourists just doesn’t happen. Next,Читать далее
Blue Elephant Restaurant, Phuket
27 февраля, Таиланд ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
Cos and I decided to book a proper Thai lunch at the Blue Elephant Restaurant after our cruise excursion was cancelled. Although we ate here 2 years ago, we couldn’t imagine a better luncheon treat!Читать далее
Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang, Malaysia
28 февраля, Малайзия ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Often called the Pearl of the Orient, this city boasts one of the finest Buddist Temples in SE Asia. We found the city to be impeccably clean (with the exception of the temple). We took its funicular,Читать далее
Port Klang, Malaysia
1 марта, Малайзия ⋅ 🌙 82 °F
Kuala Lampur, an amazing modern capital city, with soaring high rises and the twin towers. This is the site of independence on August 30, 1957 to the sounds of Merdeka, its independence! Now MalaysiaЧитать далее
Singapore
3 марта, Малайзия ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
Wow Wow Wow! Beyond stunning architecture, cleanliness, pure gorgeousness! Big Bus gave us a brief overview of this amazing city and we want to go back! The flowers of the botanical garden, the food,Читать далее
Vung Tau City, Vietnam
5 марта, South China Sea ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Boarding a bus for our Vietnamese excursion, we arrived in Vung Tau City, stopping at the whale temple first, followed by a walk to the former French Royal residence of the White Villa. WeЧитать далее
Hong Kong, China
9 марта, Гонконг ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
Neon signs galore, dim sum lunch, towering skyscrapers and Victoria Peak set along beautiful Victoria Bay and the fabulous Symphony of Lights at night. You gaze in awe, taking the Star Ferry, theЧитать далее
Macau, China
10 марта, Taiwan Strait ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
Macau, the fabulously wealthy UNESCO city, known for its casinos and, to a lesser degree, for the influence of its Portuguese and Chinese settlers. Taking the turbo- jet ferry, you arrive in an hourЧитать далее
Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
11 марта, Тайвань ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, is a modern metropolis with a 509 ft bamboo shaped Taipei skyscraper. As one of the 4 tigers, Taiwan is a powerhouse of technology commerce dominating today’sЧитать далее
Chiran, Japan
13 марта, Япония ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
…the Southernmost city on Japan’s bullet train. We saw some of the homes of the Japanese warrior class (Samurai) in Chiran. Next, we visited the Chiran Peace Memorial Museum featuring the story ofЧитать далее
Kobe Japan
17 марта, Япония ⋅ 🌬 45 °F
Visited Kobe on St. Patrick’s Day only to see our first cherry trees! Starting with a tour of the Sake Brewery Museum and tasting, we next rode the gondola to the top of Mount Rokko. Not only wereЧитать далее
Kyoto Japan
18 марта, Япония ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
We start our trip to Kyoto at the beautiful Buddhist Kingkakuji (Golden Pavilion). It is gorgeous, covered with gold leaf. Next, we had a lesson on screen printing on handkerchieves. We walked throughЧитать далее


















































































































































































































































































































































































































