Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #101 Share Posted April 13 And the gate to the residence. A museum and shops now to one side. And into the residence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #104 Share Posted April 13 The last of the residence. Now for a stroll around the gardens, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #105 Share Posted April 13 We were a bit early for the best of the cherry blossoms here in Kagoshima. Prior to leaving home the prediction was cherry blossoms would be earlier this year. so far they have turned out to be a little later than usual. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #106 Share Posted April 13 As you can tell I just love Japanese gardens. Still some camellias flowering. A butterfly fairly well disguised. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #107 Share Posted April 13 The last of the garden. Magnolia just starting to flower. Leaving the villa and back to the port. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #108 Share Posted April 13 But we are not at the port to go back to the ship. Along with our bus we are now onboard a Sakurajima ferry. But we are not at the port to go back to the ship. Along with our bus we are now onboard a Sakurajima ferry. A little noodle cafe onboard. I went the full 1000 yen ($11) version and liked it. Off around to the other side of the mountain and the lava park. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #109 Share Posted April 13 At the park several stalls with cheap souvenirs and various foods but mainly the small oranges grown on the island. But some interesting sweets. And lots of lava. A walk up to the viewing platform. A lava shelter. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #111 Share Posted April 13 On the way back to the ferry. And Loquat trees with each individual loquat in a white paper bag. Our ferry back. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #112 Share Posted April 13 Showing a little bit of rust. This was the first time Silversea has been at this dock so close to town. Normally further away but a Regent ship was there. The dock area. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 13 Author #113 Share Posted April 13 Time to leave Kagoshima. Then time for dinner in Atlantide. We both started with the beef tartare then Rojaan had the lamb chops and I the rib eye. I also had a tomato soup from the everyday menu. Then she had the Day's dessert. That night the Easter Bunny found the ship. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 15 Author #114 Share Posted April 15 A special break in transmission. I have missed the perfect Fuji shot on our cruise but have a week in Japan to come. But yesterday in Hirosaki got a consolation prize, A mountain known to the locals as O Iwate Fujisan. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 16 Author #115 Share Posted April 16 The next day was another sea day. Lunch in Atlantide. Rojaan had the pasta with prawns and the cheesecake. Whilst I had a spicy chicken wrap and mushroom stroganoff. no where near as good as it was on the Muse last year. That night it was the Captain's farewell plus crew parade. Employee of the month. Dinner back in Atlantide and very good for this formal night. The menus. Rojaan began again with the beef tartare whilst I had the crab and chilled cucumber which was excellent. Then we both had the rack of lamb. Rojaan well done and I rare. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 16 Author #116 Share Posted April 16 The next morning we were woken by the drums welcoming us to Osaka port. And looking out from our balcony. And a beautiful view of coal. Views from the Muse. Having been to Osaka many times none of the excursions appealed. So first I went up to the walking track as now much cooler conditions. Ended up in an empty Observation lounge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 16 Author #117 Share Posted April 16 Then we got the 11am shuttle into town. It dropped you at Dotonburi which is a nice touristy place. Strawberries were the main food offering today but quite expensive. Loquats were incredibly expensive. An impressive tuna outside this sushi place. Their promotion worked as we came back and had lunch here. The Takoyaki stalls were doing a roaring trade with long lines. Have to admit we weakened and bought a cherry blossom mug from Starbucks. Anyone planning Expo 2025 in Osaka? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 16 Author #118 Share Posted April 16 Next we had our sushi lunch. A huge place and the sushi was OK. After lunch Mrsdrron went back on the shuttle and I walked up and down the canal. The garbage boat and a tourist cruise. And a ferris wheel with a difference. I didn't fancy trying a cheese dog. A catch and release fishery. Just before the shuttle came I decided to get Kobe beef tongue on a stick. Big mistake it was by far the worst piece of beef I have had. Incredibly tough and chewy. The terminal is attached to a mall and to get to the ship you have to go through the food court. No lines at the takoyaki place so I got some. Ok but not the best I have had. That will come later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 16 Author #119 Share Posted April 16 Then I wanted to get my steps up so walked around the local area. First I headed to the little park where we had seen cherry trees. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 16 Author #120 Share Posted April 16 Some more from the park. The walk continues Then a section of the park with a statue. The peace disturbed by 4 noisy little urchins running around Then a really randy pigeon. A little after this shot he got lucky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 16 Author #121 Share Posted April 16 Now exploring the local area. Then came across a little temple in the back streets. And typical red brick warehouses still being used as warehouses. Then back on board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 17 Author #122 Share Posted April 17 Some night lights before departure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 17 Author #123 Share Posted April 17 We start sail away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare drron29 Posted April 17 Author #124 Share Posted April 17 Dinner was hot rocks at the grill. First served some dips. Rojaan had the salmon and I the filet. Then we both had the cheesecake for dessert. The next day was a sea day and for a change went to Atlantide for breakfast. I had the eggs Benedict and rojaan scrambled eggs. On my walk after breakfast I noted that we had picked up a stowaway in Osaka. He left in Yokohama. Lunch at Kaiseki with our usual selections. Excitement seeing another ship. For dinner we went to Indochine with our trivia team. A very good team with more than 50% of times the winners. No photos of that meal but it was very enjoyable. Of course going back to the room it was the saddest sight you can have on an SS cruise. Was even sadder last night when one f the bags in that hallway was ours. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted April 18 #125 Share Posted April 18 13 hours ago, drron29 said: Ron, not much smoke from that hot rock! Did you ask for a cold rock so that you didn't overcook the filet? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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