SHARE A VISIT TO NAGASAKI JAPAN'S HISTORIC DEJIMA ISLAND
In this Playlist see the reconstructed merchant buildings that line Dejima Island's Main Street and then come inside the building where a huge scale weighed the goods that were being imported and exported by the Dutch merchants who occupied the Island after the Portuguese and their Christian influences were expelled as Japan chose to remain isolated for the final 200 years of Tokugawa Samurai Rule before the 1863 Meiji Restoration that brought the Emperor to power.
This small fan-shaped island consisting of just a few blocks was the place in Japan foreigners were allowed to reside and trade during that period of isolation.
Link to Playlist Videos of Reconstructed Trading Houses and Weighing scales on Nagasaki Japan's Denim Island:"
Welcome to Nagasaki, Home of Madam Butterfly, from this past week's Visit
In this below linked video playlist first watch as a tugboat approaches the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship to assist in its navigation into Nagasaki's harbor. Then see views of the city itself before zooming in on the hill above the port where Madam Butterly once lived in the Glover family residence which is also seen above the hills historic Oura Cathedral where the "Hidden Christians" first appeared after 200 years of hiding during the time Christianity had been banned in Japan.
Link to Video Playlist of Ship's Approach to Nagasaki, Nagasaki City, and the Historic Glover Gardens and the Christian Church where to "Hidden Christians" manifested themselves after 200 years in hiding:
As seen from the ship, The hill above the port on which the Glover Garden and Glover House (in which the real Madam Butterfly resided) are located, as well as the Oura Church:
A DAY SPENT ON SOUTH KOREA'S JEJU ISLAND, HOME TO THE COUNTRY'S TALLEST MOUNTAIN AND ASIA'S LARGEST BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Jeju Island, known as South Korea's Hawaii, is home to Asia's largest Buddhist Temple (Yakcheonsa) with its elaborate interior is seen in the below linked Video Playlist as well as the also seen tallest mountain in South Korea.
Additional pictured sites include the Seonimgyo Bridge, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, its Oranges filled market, its Turtle Fountain, and even the Jeju Jet Boat navigating the rocky waters off its scenic coastline. In addition the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship's Sail Away with assisting tugboats and pictured Korea Coast Guard and Naval Ships.
Link to Video Playlist of a Day in Jeju Island South Korea:
WITNESS THE MAKING OF THE PERFRCT OMELETTE IN JAPAN, AND THE MAKING OF THE PERFECT DESERT SOUFFLE ALONG WITH ENTERTAINERS ON THE DIAMOND PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP SAILING JAPAN'S WATERS
In the below linked video playlist, Watch as the Omelette Chef at Yokohama's Yokohama Bay Hotel serves up the perfect omelette followed by the experience of a desert soufflé being served table-side on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship as it has departed the Yokohama Port.
Link to Video Playlist of the Making the Perfect Omelette, Perfect Desert Soufflé, and On Board Entertainers:
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A DAY SPENT ON SOUTH KOREA'S JEJU ISLAND, HOME TO THE COUNTRY'S TALLEST MOUNTAIN AND ASIA'S LARGEST BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Jeju Island, known as South Korea's Hawaii, is home to Asia's largest Buddhist Temple (Yakcheonsa) with its elaborate interior is seen in the below linked Video Playlist as well as the also seen tallest mountain in South Korea.
Additional pictured sites include the Seonimgyo Bridge, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, its Oranges filled market, its Turtle Fountain, and even the Jeju Jet Boat navigating the rocky waters off its scenic coastline. In addition the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship's Sail Away with assisting tugboats and pictured Korea Coast Guard and Naval Ships.
Link to Video Playlist of a Day in Jeju Island South Korea:
A late April visit to Hakodate, Hokkaido's second largest city, is rewarded with catching the cherry blossoms in full bloom. In this playlist ride with us as we drive under a canopy of Sakura in full bloom overhead on Sakura Dori (Cherry Blossom Lane.). Then continue the ride with us past Sakura filled Goryokaku Park,
The BELOW LINKED playlist continues with the discovery of tasty Hairy Crab found at the Morning Market as well as watching the making of Giant Frisbee-sized senbei with smashed squid.at the train station.
Link to video Playlist of Sakura in Full Bloom, Hairy Crab and Frisbee-sized senbei:
Hail the gift of memory in this fifty-second state. Who sold me down the river and shafts me while he waits. Outside the gates of Eden, star spangled and so late.
Big Boy 4014 coming to Northeast Ohio: Where to see world’s largest steam locomotive
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is heading to Northeast Ohio.
Union Pacific Railroad’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 will pass through the region in June and again in July as part of a rare coast-to-coast tour marking America’s 250th anniversary, giving the public multiple chances to see the historic locomotive in motion
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
TUESDAY'S HELICOPTER RESCUE FROM A PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP AT SEA AND ON BOARD ACTIVITIES
This below linked playlist begins with a daring at sea rescue by the Japan Coast Guard as a helicopter is seen arriving at the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship on its voyage circling Japan. The helicopter is seen hovering closeup along side of the ship as the ship's Medical Response Team readies a passenger for the helicopter'sirlifting of a passenger in need of transport to a hospital.in Japan.
The play list then continues with activities on board that have become traditions on Diamond Princess cruises in Japan.
Includes are the Pastry Extravaganza where the Pastry chefs display their multiple cakes that are then available to be sampled; the traditional Baked Alaska Parade; Fruit and Vegetable Carved Art Sculptures.
The playlist concludes with a piece of wall art depicting Mount Fuji as it is reflected on a mirrored surface and cherry blossom pedals are seen falling. The piece is located at Japan's Haneda Airport.
Link to video Playlist of Helicopter Rescue at Sea and Activities on Cruise Ship:
I’ve always wanted to visit Hungary. My maternal grandparents are from Budapest and I grew up eating lots of goulash and remember a few Hungarian words.
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SHARE A VISIT TO NAGASAKI JAPAN'S HISTORIC DEJIMA ISLAND
In this Playlist see the reconstructed merchant buildings that line Dejima Island's Main Street and then come inside the building where a huge scale weighed the goods that were being imported and exported by the Dutch merchants who occupied the Island after the Portuguese and their Christian influences were expelled as Japan chose to remain isolated for the final 200 years of Tokugawa Samurai Rule before the 1863 Meiji Restoration that brought the Emperor to power.
This small fan-shaped island consisting of just a few blocks was the place in Japan foreigners were allowed to reside and trade during that period of isolation.
Link to Playlist Videos of Reconstructed Trading Houses and Weighing scales on Nagasaki Japan's Denim Island:"
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLtb5zi734BfbPT4Y12eHCCRGV2dOh3YD6
CONCURRENTLY TAKEN PHOTOS:
Period Drawing of the fan-shaped Denim Island as it appeared in the late 1600's:
Dejima Island's Trading Houses as Reconstructed Today:
Widow's Keep Observation Platform Atop the Central and Main Trading House:as Reconstructed:
Period Drawing of the Observation Platform:
Inside a Reconstructe Trading House with its huge scale for weighing goods being imported and exported:
Period Drawings of the Giant Scales as they were used by the Dutch Traders on Dejima Island:
Views from along the two mile walk from the Nagasaki Cruise Ship Port just below Glover Garden and Dejima Island:
Welcome to Nagasaki, Home of Madam Butterfly, from this past week's Visit
In this below linked video playlist first watch as a tugboat approaches the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship to assist in its navigation into Nagasaki's harbor. Then see views of the city itself before zooming in on the hill above the port where Madam Butterly once lived in the Glover family residence which is also seen above the hills historic Oura Cathedral where the "Hidden Christians" first appeared after 200 years of hiding during the time Christianity had been banned in Japan.
Link to Video Playlist of Ship's Approach to Nagasaki, Nagasaki City, and the Historic Glover Gardens and the Christian Church where to "Hidden Christians" manifested themselves after 200 years in hiding:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLtb5zi734BfZoj4TWJr5-QgeoAqn2pQCm
Concurrently taken photos:
As seen from the ship, The hill above the port on which the Glover Garden and Glover House (in which the real Madam Butterfly resided) are located, as well as the Oura Church:
A DAY SPENT ON SOUTH KOREA'S JEJU ISLAND, HOME TO THE COUNTRY'S TALLEST MOUNTAIN AND ASIA'S LARGEST BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Jeju Island, known as South Korea's Hawaii, is home to Asia's largest Buddhist Temple (Yakcheonsa) with its elaborate interior is seen in the below linked Video Playlist as well as the also seen tallest mountain in South Korea.
Additional pictured sites include the Seonimgyo Bridge, Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, its Oranges filled market, its Turtle Fountain, and even the Jeju Jet Boat navigating the rocky waters off its scenic coastline. In addition the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship's Sail Away with assisting tugboats and pictured Korea Coast Guard and Naval Ships.
Link to Video Playlist of a Day in Jeju Island South Korea:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLtb5zi734BfZcRhEmB5Gx3oa8jXzu346R
Concurrently Taken Photos:
Oranges Growing on the Temple Grounds and inside Yakcheonsa Temple:
Oranges Everywhere:
The arched "Fairy" or "Cloud" Bridge:
The tower in the botanical gardens from which the views of South Korea's tallest mountain in the above linked video playlist were taken:
WITNESS THE MAKING OF THE PERFRCT OMELETTE IN JAPAN, AND THE MAKING OF THE PERFECT DESERT SOUFFLE ALONG WITH ENTERTAINERS ON THE DIAMOND PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP SAILING JAPAN'S WATERS
In the below linked video playlist, Watch as the Omelette Chef at Yokohama's Yokohama Bay Hotel serves up the perfect omelette followed by the experience of a desert soufflé being served table-side on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship as it has departed the Yokohama Port.
Link to Video Playlist of the Making the Perfect Omelette, Perfect Desert Soufflé, and On Board Entertainers:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLtb5zi734Bfa83z_MAXgqp5Wfpqh2C_Js
Concurrently taken photos:
Making of The Perfect Omelette:
Making of the Perfect Desert Souffle:
On Board:
On Board Entertainers:
Love the inside of the temple 🛕 😍
CHANCING UPON SAKURA IN FULL BLOOM IN LATE APRIL
A late April visit to Hakodate, Hokkaido's second largest city, is rewarded with catching the cherry blossoms in full bloom. In this playlist ride with us as we drive under a canopy of Sakura in full bloom overhead on Sakura Dori (Cherry Blossom Lane.). Then continue the ride with us past Sakura filled Goryokaku Park,
The BELOW LINKED playlist continues with the discovery of tasty Hairy Crab found at the Morning Market as well as watching the making of Giant Frisbee-sized senbei with smashed squid.at the train station.
Link to video Playlist of Sakura in Full Bloom, Hairy Crab and Frisbee-sized senbei:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLtb5zi734BfZQ7QbdtEIiHmRVCa8YKBbU
Concurrently taken photos:
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I'd have a smile going by the top Pic for sure 😉
I miss going to see my relatives in Hungary. The Parliament House
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Sugar magnolia blossoms blooming, heads all empty and I don't care ...
Hail the gift of memory in this fifty-second state. Who sold me down the river and shafts me while he waits. Outside the gates of Eden, star spangled and so late.
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Big Boy 4014 coming to Northeast Ohio: Where to see world’s largest steam locomotive
.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio — The world’s largest operating steam locomotive is heading to Northeast Ohio.
Union Pacific Railroad’s famed Big Boy No. 4014 will pass through the region in June and again in July as part of a rare coast-to-coast tour marking America’s 250th anniversary, giving the public multiple chances to see the historic locomotive in motion
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
TUESDAY'S HELICOPTER RESCUE FROM A PRINCESS CRUISE SHIP AT SEA AND ON BOARD ACTIVITIES
This below linked playlist begins with a daring at sea rescue by the Japan Coast Guard as a helicopter is seen arriving at the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship on its voyage circling Japan. The helicopter is seen hovering closeup along side of the ship as the ship's Medical Response Team readies a passenger for the helicopter'sirlifting of a passenger in need of transport to a hospital.in Japan.
The play list then continues with activities on board that have become traditions on Diamond Princess cruises in Japan.
Includes are the Pastry Extravaganza where the Pastry chefs display their multiple cakes that are then available to be sampled; the traditional Baked Alaska Parade; Fruit and Vegetable Carved Art Sculptures.
The playlist concludes with a piece of wall art depicting Mount Fuji as it is reflected on a mirrored surface and cherry blossom pedals are seen falling. The piece is located at Japan's Haneda Airport.
Link to video Playlist of Helicopter Rescue at Sea and Activities on Cruise Ship:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLtb5zi734BfYK_cq5SHPjO5tBVXv7FCqi
CONCFURRENTLY TAKEN PHOTOS OF THE RECUE AND ON BOARD ACTIVITIES:
Activities on Board the Diamond Princess:
I’ve always wanted to visit Hungary. My maternal grandparents are from Budapest and I grew up eating lots of goulash and remember a few Hungarian words.
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