Well, the day for our next adventure has arrived. We leave on ANA for Tokyo, spend a few days in Yokohama, then board the Diamond Princess. From Conde Nast : Once again, Japan tops the list of the world's best countries , according to our Readers' Choice Awards , which means our readers believe that the best time to visit Japan is simply “always.” It makes sense: With an abundance of trailblazing restaurants, mouthwatering street food spots, unique shopping experiences, rich craft and heritage histories, hikes out in nature, and hotels that represent the pinnacle of hospitality, there's a curated escape to Japan for every type of traveler. After all, there are over 14,000 islands in this archipelagic country, so you're bound to find one strip of land that will fulfill your travel needs. We do return for our final three days in January to stay at the Tokyo Westin Hotel, which keeps my bottle of Nikka Yoichi 20 year old ....
If given a choice to live wherever I would want for the rest of my life, it would be where I am at 15 Craigside. I'm at the stage of my life now where I would prefer to luxuriate in the security and comfort of this seniors' residence than travel. On the other hand, we do depart Honolulu tomorrow for two months of adventure in the Orient, including two cruises. But I'll miss the following. Well, I hate injections, but a pharmacy comes to our building to vaccinate the residents. This advantage is further aided by the clinic checking our vitals later that day and the next. Activities galore, perhaps a dozen a day, mostly exercise classes to improve balance and strength, etc. However, various tea times, wine downs and cocktail hours. We have regular karaoke sessions. The following featuring fabulous karaoke DJ Doug Oshiro. We are served three meals a day, but I rarely actually eat in the dining room. I like to enhance the provided dishes, so i...