“LIVE FROM” 2019 Oceania Insignia World Cruise, Jan. 11-July 11

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Mar.25.2019 Keelung, Taiwan; Chung Cheng Park offered up some amazing views.  Features were also interesting proving ample photo ops with the tallest goddess in south east Asia.

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Pilot’s aboard.🙂

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Alongside, Miyakojima, Japan.

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Nautica passed by this morning heading to Taiwan as we were heading from Taiwan to Japan.

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Mar.26.2019  Miyakojima, Japan  The scenic tour took us around the beautiful beaches along the sea shore, to the twin pools (eyes of the dragon) and over the two bridges.  Don’t you just love it when the photos speak for themselves. Thanks again Bob Brown for taking our picture.

[bob brown]

 Nice shots!🙂

Our tour guide “Morry”, on bus #7, amazed us with some good magic tricks, along the way.  He even showed us how some were done.😎

 

I was amazed to see that on the shuttle bus into town, that I hopped on after my tour ended, had a tv built into the dash, that the driver was watching a ball game on....highly illegal practice in the US...

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[Jay23]

10 hours ago, bob brown said:

 

I was amazed to see that on the shuttle bus into town, that I hopped on after my tour ended, had a tv built into the dash, that the driver was watching a ball game on....highly illegal practice in the US...

  Highly illegal in the UK too.    I have been enjoying all your photos and all your stories.  Thank you.  J

[bob brown]

Pilot’s aboard.🙂

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Alongside, Naha, Okinawa, Japan.🙂

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[nvdreamer]

Thank you all for the photos and for taking us with you.  Love seeing your different tours/exploration of the ports.

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No photos of Okinawa?  Darn, wanted to see it.

 

[bob brown]

Mission accomplished...😎

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[Paulchili]

1 hour ago, bob brown said:

Mission accomplished...😎



A Hyundai bus in Japan? 

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Okinawa...the local people and places rather than just tourist sites.  These children were so sweet and gave me a big wave and "konichiwa!"  Love it.

 

Fancy computerized public restrooms...some voice talks to you from a box on the wall, makes flushing noises and has music!! Our guide said that it was developed because Japanese women didn't want others in the restroom to hear them doing their business!  😉

[bob brown]

Pilot’s off.

As they would say on the railroad, 

“Highball Naha, Insignia”😁

 

Actually a great sendoff...the pilot boat turned and gave us a whistle salute, which we returned.

And then a pair of F-18’s did a fly-by.😎

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Mar.27.2019  Naha, Okinawa, Japan: Shurijo Castle Park (a world heritage site) Whether guarding massive gates or displayed in gift shops, Twin dragons are ubiquitous in Japan, the open mouth is ready to swallow new experience/treasure while the closed mouth is possessive and holds many secrets.  Okinawa, was once an independent country, hence the Castle architecture reflects both Chinese and Japanese culture.  You can live out of vending machines and If you stand still you or your feet could become subject matter for a photograph. (thanks for posing Cindy  Lopatynski).  As always with the crew and officers aboard Oceania’s Insignia , it’s what’s behind the smiles that counts.

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Those 2 fighter jets flew RIGHT over my balcony...ear piercing! Then, immediately after that, a commercial jet flew right over the balcony too!!

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Mar.27.2019  departed Okinawa, Japan Thanks again Damien Lacroix for the bottle of wine which we shared with friends.  Family, friends and adventures .... who could ask for anything more.   Stay tuned if you’re considering a future world cruise on Insignia.  Mar. 29 groups split off to Osaka and Kyoto, Japan   Expecting some great photos. 

[bob brown]

Thanks for those great photo's, Lisa, and Gary, and Brenda...

 

And I suspect that you know which of them are my favorites...😉

 

Hint:  They have wings, wheels, or keels...😁

 

 

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Mar.28.2019  Planes, trains and awesome-ship-meals.  The winds were fierce as was the competition.  Then Kabuki game-faces yield to cherry blossom smiles.

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Japanese buffet foodie pics...roast ducks.  These pics are dedicated to Bob Brown!  😉  Also, after dinner relaxation. 

[BigNance]

May I say, all of y'all's pictures and comments are wonderful!  That Japanese meal on board looks awesome!  Was that just for the ATW guests?

Please keep posting so I can travel virtually and vicariously!