Chasing the perfect Fuji shot

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Time to leave Kagoshima.

 

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Dinner in Atlantide.








We both started with the beef tartare then Mrsdrron had the lamb chops and I the rib eye. I also had a tomato soup from the everyday menu.








Then she had the Day's dessert.

 

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That night the Easter Bunny found the ship.


The next day was another sea day. Lunch in Atlantide. Mrsdrron had the pasta with prawns and the cheesecake.




Whilst I had a spicy chicken wrap and pasta with vegetables.




That night it was the Captain's farewell plus crew parade.



Employee of the month.

 

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Dinner back in Atlantide and very good for this formal night. The menus.







Mrsdrron began again with the beef tartare whilst I had the crab and chilled cucumber which was excellent.




Then we both had the rack of lamb. Mrsdrron well done and I rre.

 

[drron]

@Pushka I do always start of with we awoke steaming into ... or in this Case we were akakened by the welcome into Osaka. But I will mention the port more often.
So the drums welcomed us into port.
















And looking out from our balcony.


And a beautiful view of coal.

 

[Pushka]

Thankyou. We are going to several of these ports next year. Trying to get a handle on them.

 

[drron]

Views from the Muse.

 

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Having been to Osaka many times none of the excursions appealed. so first I went up to the walking track as now much cooler conditions. Ended up in an empty Observation lounge.




Then we got the 11am shuttle into town. It dropped you at Dotonburi which is a nice touristy place. Strawberries were the main food offering today but quite expensive. Loquats were incredibly expensive.








An impressive tuna outside this sushi place. Their promotion worked as we came back and had lunch here.

 

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The Takoyaki stalls were doing a roaring trade with long lines.



















Have to admit we weakened and bought a cherry blossom mug from Starbucks.

 

[Pushka]

Was the shuttle put on by the port or the ship? That looks great.

 

[drron]

Anyone planning Expo 2025 in Osaka?




Next we had our sushi lunch. A huge place and the sushi was OK.








After lunch Mrsdrron went back on the shuttle and I walked up and down the canal.
The garbage boat and a tourist cruise.




And a ferris wheel with a difference.

 

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I didn't fancy trying a cheese dog.








A catch and release fishery.






Just before the shuttle came I decided to get Kobe beef tongue on a stick.




Big mistake it was by far the worst piece of beef I have had. Incredibly tough and chewy.

 

[drron]

The terminal is attached to a mall and to get to the ship you have to go through the food court. No lines at the takoyaki place so I got some. Ok but not the best I have had. That will come later.


Then I wanted to get my steps up so walked around the local area. First I headed to the little park where we had seen cherry trees.








Some were at full blossom but not all. A pretty good display though. And the bridge next to the park.

 

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The walk continues.






A wonderful car park view.


Then a section of the park with a stue. Thw peace disturbed by 4 noisy little urchins running around.






Then a really randy pigeon. A little after this shot he got lucky.

 

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Then came across a little temple in the back streets.

 

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And typical red brick warehouses still being used as warehouses.






Then back on board.

 

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Some night lights before departure.

 

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We start sail away.

 

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Dinner was hot rocks at the grill. First served some dips.


We declined starters and just had our mains. Mrsdrron the salmon and I the beef filet. Both cooked perfectly.




Then we both had the cheesecake for dessert.


The next day was a sea day and for a change went to Atlantide for breakfast. I had the eggs Benedict and mrsdrron scrambled eggs.




On my walk after breakfast I noted that we had picked up a stowaway in Osaka.


He left in Yokohama.
Lunch at Kaiseki with our usual selections.




For dinner we went to Indochine with our trivia team. A very good team with more than 50% of times the winners.
No photos of that meal but it was very enjoyable.

Of course going back to the room it was the saddest sight you can have on an SS cruise.