Back to Yokohama for the third time….. but I’m only up to
the second visit!
16th July 2014
It’s a beautiful day on the Pacific. The best we’ve seen.
Sun, blue sky, blue water = far from land.
8th July 2nd time…………
This time we walked right from the pier. Visited the red
brick warehouses which were vaguely historic, definitely shops!! $15 for a pair
of socks – I don’t think so. Mind you they had three socks. The latest is three
socks per pack – all different – and meant to be unmatching (I.e.odd). Sounds
like revenge on washing machines that eat one sock from every pair to me. Good
idea. I can do that.
We walked through the elephant park – small elephants made
of – something? – and painted blue – to show that this was a walking space and
carrying little signs to say – “Push you Bikes”
We walked and walked……….eventually arriving at Cosmo World -
Yaye! A huge fun park with roller
coasters, log flumes, games etc. AND a big Ferris Wheel – which we had to ride
on. Took fifteen minutes to do the round trip – but what a view!! A lot of
major areas seem to have them Nothings too much trouble in Japan – tunnels,
pedestrian bridges, walkways shared with bikes.
A chance to sit for a while too before trekking off again in search of
the NYK Marine Museum. It was quite interesting – a history of shipping in
Japan over the years through to modern times. Makes you realise how clever - technically and trade aware - this race of
people is.
Long day walking – Back to the ship – lunch – compulsory relaxation
– the excitement of another group of passengers – etc. Only a few have done the
three cruises. And we thought we were going to Jegu in Korea but apparently not.
Not to mention a “super typhoon” which meant we had to go north around the
island instead of south to Kobe which we missed along with cruising the In side
Sea of Japan. Anywho…………
We have had about three swims and a couple of spas. Haven’t
tried the Izumi baths though. Would be more attractive if we could share the
experience with our partners instead of a lot of unknown, not to mention tiny –
other naked ladies – however the Japanese love their Onsen – hot springs and
baths.
Of course by the third trip we’ve seen all the shows and the
marvellous things that entertain. Happily we do enjoy our own company and I’m
sitting now at my office – computer – with the ranch slider open and the sea
rushing by at 24 knots as we approach the last day of our cruises. Hoppy is
lying on the bed trying to finish a book before he has to return it to the
library. I don’t know how he could leave Shantaram on his kindle for this book
he thinks he read ages ago. Takes all sorts and he’s not too bad a sort!
Nearly time to eat again. We slept until 10 today! Had
breakfast as they were clearing for lunch – then we have to fit lunch in before
our dinner sitting at 5.30!! So tough this cruising. We’re very mindful of the
next week when we’ll have to mainly find our own fodder in Tokyo and elsewhere!
Watched a movie in our room last night – then the 3rd series of Rake
which we stumbled across on Australia Network. Unfortunately it starts at 10.30
pm! I didn’t sleep, not helped by the two glasses of champagne I had to drink
to celebrate our dining partner’s win at Trivia; then I had to drink a cocktail
at the Captains Cocktail Party! Does it get any harder?? I know I’m VERY lucky
and totally blessed – what a life. TG for Hoppy.
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