Ruminations from the Silver Muse.

[drron]

A large cemetery.






And the obligatory car park view.



And some funny stuff in the shop.

 

[drron]

That afternoon i went for a walk. Just outside the hotel there was a little Autumn festival going on. A few food trucks.










So chicken Karaage it was. 600 yen $A8.40.

 

[drron]

Now my afternoon walk. Down to the harbourside and a walk along the Promenade
this building was the seafood restaurant of the Intercontinental but it hasn't reopened after the pandemic.

A Saturday and many were fishing. only catching tiddlers.





The new Intercontinental.

 

[drron]

It was Autumn festival time with lots of people out and some interesting outlets. The first ones I came across were 6 gin outlets.




Food outlets were common.





Then beer outlets.

 

[drron]

This one had won a best beer in japan so i tried it. Not bad at all.










Many had tasting paddles.

 

[bPeteb]

Six gin, then beer. That would have been a lonnnnnnng afternoon for me and bAlt

 

[Seat0B]

Hope @mrs.dr.ron is feeling back to herself and your cruise is running smoothly.

 

[drron]

Yes and fortunately she has forgotten that she had a problem.

I had an interesting interaction to day. On our excursion I saw a fellow with a very exaggerated limp. caught up to him and noticed gross muscle wasting around hips and shoulders. in other words a limb,girdle muscular dystrophy. Unfortunately for him he is only in his 4os,
I went up to him and told him he is an inspiration for me as I have a muscular dystrophy and really want to keep walking. I think he was very pleased to hear that. In fact when he had gone ahead his wife thanked me saying such a comment would really boost his confidence and mood.
Life can be very interesting.

 

[drron]

Next it was many wine stalls. This just a short selecction. Wines from all over including Ukraine Georgia,Jordan as well as all the well known wine producing regions including the Clare Valley and one of the winemakers was present. this was the Clare wine.






Lots of restaurants. this one looked interesting.


Notice point 3 - all you can eat savoury pies. Would have appealed to a younger drron.
Then I tried to figure out what this place was. Turned out to be a wedding chapel.



More social distancing to cross the road to join the throng of Festival goers.


And the takeover of the world by callistemons continues.

 

[drron]

I went over to the Red brick warehouse which have restaurans and stores. But bedlam with the autumn festival plus in this area a special dog festival with dogs everywhere and lots of stalls selling dog products.










I couldn't find the other 100 dalmatians.

 

[drron]

And more dogs.







And my prize went to the little grey fellow who was on a mission to sniff every other dogs behind.

 

[drron]

So back to a dog free post. The diamond Princess and various stalls.







The flag gives their origin away.
Then Japanese English is always good for a smile.

 

[drron]

Passing the fun park I was in time to see a roller coaster ride. Full of the local folk there was only the sound of the roller coaster itself until it was just about to stop at the bottom when they all threw up their hands and screamed. Just a delayed reaction?




Then back to the little festival outside the hotel. They now had some live entertainment. I am not sure what these young women were going to do on stage.


This was probably a comedy routine due to the loud laughter from the locals. The one with the microphone is a local radio announcer.

 

[drron]

The bar/cafe at the hotel was rather strange it obviously is mainly an afternoon tea place. a secondary use is as a place for desserts. there is a very short list of other options. So here is the menu.





But you can have Parkling wine.


We decided to share the pizza and really liked it.


I washed it down with a local beer made for the other IC in Yokohama. Mrsdrron had her usual sav blanc.

 

[Quickstatus]

many were fishing. only catching tiddlers

Was it about "my gear is bigger therefore I catch bigger fish"?

 

[drron]

Actually although the fish were small I think they were for a meal.

 

[drron]

Awoke early before the sun had risen.






The MSC Bellisima had come in overnight. couldn't make it under the Bridge so at a Pier that the car transporters had been using.


Then the Regent Seven seas Explorer arrived.

 

[drron]

After breakfast I went for a walk heading for the Nippon Maru. Saw the Landmark Tower from the ground.


Walked past Number 2 dock.





Looked back to the Hard rock cafe.


The watched an intriguing game of kayak polo.



So the aim was to keep your kayak between the ball and your opponets. the blue team was better.

 

[Flyfrequently]

Yes and fortunately she has forgotten that she had a problem.

I had an interesting interaction to day. On our excursion I saw a fellow with a very exaggerated limp. caught up to him and noticed gross muscle wasting around hips and shoulders. in other words a limb,girdle muscular dystrophy. Unfortunately for him he is only in his 4os,
I went up to him and told him he is an inspiration for me as I have a muscular dystrophy and really want to keep walking. I think he was very pleased to hear that. In fact when he had gone ahead his wife thanked me saying such a comment would really boost his confidence and mood.
Life can be very interesting.

And hope Mrs.drron remains well and no further episodes, how worrying for you both

 

[drron]

So now onwards to the Nippon Maru.