When I started on this writing I looked up what the city/country we are in. Apparently Singapore is just Singapore. However the official name is The Republic of Singapore. Who knew?!! Our stop here was a short one so we opted to see the Gardens by the Bay, a large flower/garden attraction. Our adventure began … More Singapore
Osaka, Japan is in the heart of Kansai, a Japanese region in the south and our 5th and final city to visit in Japan. Our walking tour, again utilizing trains, but much easier this time, began with a soaring ascent to the top of the Umeda Sky Building. The elevator ride was a crazy experience … More Osaka, Japan
We woke up this morning in the beautiful city of Shimzu, better known as Mt. Fuji, Japan. April is the 2nd worse month to see Mt Fuji, with a 67% chance of it not being visible due to bad weather. Fortunately we were blessed with clear blue skies and stunning views of the snow capped … More Mt. Fuji (Shimizu), Japan
We arrived later today into Nagasaki. It was quite a trip over from Beijing. However, after the two days we had in China, this was a welcome relief, even if only a few hours. Being able to sleep in without an alarm clock was really nice! We are both tired but still chugging along. Chuck … More Nagasaki, Japan
Kagoshima is a city know for its active volcano, Sakurajima. Its unique blend of natural beauty and mystery was intriguing. Today’s adventure, however, took an unexpected turn, adding a dash of fun communication like no other. Our day began with a taxi ride. With our trusty driver turned guide, whose English extended to a warm … More Kagoshima, Japan
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