Welcome champagned on Formal Night. Then dinner at Sabbatini's. Frescobaldi wine from Tuscany was featured.  But we instead had Bertani Amarone from the Valpolicella region of Verona, Italy. With white wine and gin martini. Appetizers. My  grand soup. A misti assortment. A couple of shrimp dishes, My dinner of mushroom risotto and ossobuco. Panna Cotta dessert. On to karaoke. Final stop at Skywalker's Night Club Only 3126 steps on Day 2 of cruise. We arrived in the Port of Osaka the morning of Day 3.  We are berthed almost alongside the largest aquarium in the World, Kaiyukan.  I've been to Osaka at least 50 times.  Here is  my posting of almost exactly two years ago , which described this city, and showed a photo of whale sharks in this aquarium.  They are today called Kai and Yu Went early for lunch, so breakfast was still being served.  A concoction of rice, miso soup. hash, sunny side egg and natto. to start, with a Bloody Mary. Second c...

I asked Google AI what are the top things to do in Toba? Visit  Toba Aquarium :   See an impressive collection of over 30,000 creatures, including the unique dugong, which can only be found here in Japan. Explore  Mikimoto Pearl Island :   Learn about the history of pearl cultivation and watch demonstrations by the traditional female divers known as   ama . See the views from Toba Observatory:   Located 163 meters above sea level, this is the best spot to watch the sunrise and, on clear days, you can even see Mt. Fuji. T our the Toba Sea-Folk Museum:   This museum is dedicated to preserving the history and traditions of Toba's fishing culture and the sea-faring lifestyle. Visit Ise Jingu:   While technically in the nearby city of Ise, this is one of Japan's most important and sacred shrines, with the Outer Sanctuary,   Toyouke Daijingu , located in Toba. Stroll through Toba Marché:   This market is a great place to sample and buy local s...

But first, Sheraton Yokohama Bay highlights of our Sheraton Club eats/drinks and breakfasts. Breakfast stations. Then taxi off to the Diamond Princess.  Fall colors. Approaching from the rear of the Diamond Princess. Departure of Diamond Princess from Yokohama, Departure snack of lamb, beef, penne pasta, Johnny Walker Gold and champagne. Leaving Yokohama. We then went to Kai Sushi for dinner, Sushi and sake dinner, Then, off to Fun Dance Class. That followed by karaoke. The night continued into some old time disco.  Finally, after midnight, back to our stateroom.  Walked 4127 steps today. -