This morning we arrived at a very cold Petropavlovsk in Russia where the ship is required to use the tenders to get to the shore. It is a dull looking day and the skyline does little to improve it. Day 74 – May 16th. Cruise Day 7 – Petropavlovsk in Russia Welcome to Petropavlovsk, Russia […]
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After a short overnight cruise we arrive in Muroran this morning for our final destination and our last day in Japan. Day 71 – May 13th. Cruise Day 4 – Muroran, Japan. Breakfast in the restaurant this morning, before heading out to Muroran our final port of call in Japan. We docked early and have […]
Destination – A Glimpse of Hakodate in Japan
We continue with the Celebrity Millennium Cruise Review – Tour Around The Ship… Today arriving in Hakodate northern Japan, after very smooth cruising. Celebrity Millennium visits Hakodate in Japan 2014 Day 70 – May 12th. Cruise Day 3 – Hakodate, Japan. This morning we arrived in Hakodate. We made sure we had a big breakfast […]
Last Full Day in Yokohama, Sushi Lunch
So this is our last full day in Yokohama before boarding the Celebrity Millennium tomorrow and heading off on our next high seas adventure this time cruising 14 days to Vancouver Canada. Day 67 – May 9th. First thing I do is start to pack the few items that we had washed and dried last […]
Town of Dejima Sights in Nagasaki
A beautiful morning greets us in Dejima and we must farewel Tom as he will now go shopping for his two boys before flying back to Osaka later this afternoon with Guchi. Day 64 – May 6th. Captain had decided to move Big Elle to a better mooring and so this was carried out first […]
Tempozan Ferris Wheel
A trip to Tempozan Market Place for a ride on the Tempozan Ferris Wheel was the highlight of today’s outing in Osaka. With the sun shining and clear skies we decided to try our luck with a ride on what was once the worlds tallest ferris wheel. Day 53 – April 24th. Today the weather […]
Hakone Day Trip to See Mt Fuji
Hoping to see Mt Fuji on a day trip to Hakone is always going to be a hit and miss occasion. Mt Fuji is probably the most famous icon of Japan and one that every tourist going to Japan desires to see. There are a couple of ways to view Mt Fuji and one of […]
Com Com Manga Cafe Stay, Albeit a Short One
After a great day in Tokyo visiting the planetarium in the Sunshine City building with views over the city and some fortunate shopping for the both of us we decided to head to our accommodation for the night. Tonight we had no booking as apparently you can’t reserve spaces. We were looking for a Manga […]
Capsule Hotel Morning, Tokyo Planetarium at Sunshine City Tower and The View
After sleeping our first ever night in a couples capsule in the Kiba Hotel in Tokyo which was great, we planned on visiting the Planetarium and in the same building, the Sunshine City tower, and take in the views of Tokyo from the top floor. Day 50 – April 22nd, 2014. We wake at 8.30am after a […]
What to Expect When Staying in a Capsule Hotel in Japan
Japan has some very luxurious establishments for overnight stays and it’s also home to some of the best budget accommodation on the planet. Capsule hotels in Tokyo and other cities in Japan are very popular among the locals and tourists alike, but if your not sure what to expect when staying in a capsule hotel […]