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Thank you @turtlemichael ! The Skywalk thing was a bust! The Temple was awesome! The tour was 4 hours and should have been 3.

Today we were in Busan, South Korea. We did an excursion called Temple by the Sea & Skywalk. First up was Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. Next came Oryukdo Skywalk. Once again the weather limited visibilty.

Today we were in Nagasaki, Japan. We did an excursion called Nagasaki Memorial. We were greeted with a drum performance. First stop was the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. From here we walked to Ground Zero. The remains of the Cathedral near Ground Zero. From here we walked to Peace Memorial Park.

Yesterday we were in Kagoshima, Japan. We did an excursion called Landscapes of Kagoshima. We boarded buses and drove to the ferry where the buses boarded and we sailed to Sakurajima. First stop was to an observation area allowing views of Mount Sakura. Unfortunately, the weather didn't cooperate. The observation area was interesting though. People make wishes here by throwing coins onto the rocks. Next stop was Sengan-en, the sprawling traditional gardens and the house lived in by the lords of the Shimadzu clan. As we sailed away Mount Sakura was visible.

Thank you @turtlemichael ! 🥰

I have to admit that this adventure has involved more post time than other adventures. I need to resize photos to post and that requires more of an effort. However, I made a commitment here and I intend to honour it! 😁

Thank you @Daveywavey70! I'm trying to keep up with the action! 😅 The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak! 🤣

Yesterday we were in Shimizu, Japan. Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Shinto Shrine..... Then the Shiraito no Taki and the Otodome no Taki.....

Photos from our Teppanyaki meal last night at Steak House Hama.....

We actually got lucky and we were docked at around 7:00 pm. I made it through all 8 courses! 😁 The food was delicious! Very substantial helping of waygu! 😋 Taking a sea day today! Folks embarking today. No idea of how many.

We're currently sailing to Tokyo. Original arrival was scheduled for 6:00 pm. Updated arrival is now 8:00 pm. We have an excursion booked. Tokyo by Night with Teppanyaki Dinner. I hope I don't fall asleep after the first course. 🙄

On our second day in Osaka we did Mt. Rokko & Sake Museum. Mt. Rokko..... Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum..... Sake Dispensers.....

Photos from yesterday's visit to Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine.....

Yesterday we were in Hiroshima. We did the excursion to Hiroshima Castle and Gardens. Shukkeien Garden

The Atrium of the Silver Shadow has been decorated for our arrival in Hiroshima, Japan tomorrow.