Shimizu April 26
A really soggy day - nonstop rain but our intrepid group of 20 said - no worries! Fairly moderate temperature and no wind - who cares if you squish when…
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04/28/2023
Tokyo and embarkation April 25
The Meiji period in Japan, named for Emperor Meiji, represented the sea change from the closed period of shogun rule (over 200 years) to the opening of the country to…
04/27/2023
Tokyo April 24
Behind us is the view that most tourists see of the Imperial Palace. It is open a couple of times a year. Statue of famous samuri outside the palace Since…
04/27/2023
Tokyo April 23
A bit jet lagged but delighted to be back in Japan. I lived here for 3 years in my mid-20's (another husband, another life) and loved everything about it. Back…
04/24/2023
Dec 27-30 Hilton Papeete, Home again – and, if you decide to go
Hilton Papeete for 2 nights (close to the airport) The building in the above picture, as viewed from our balcony, was a restaurant that was built over the water A…
01/01/2023