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Slept until noon again. Maybe jet lag? Walked along the Ring Road over to the Chetham library and pass this interesting place for breakfast, but it’s actually 1:30 in the afternoon Brunchfast included a proper porridge and very bad hair … Continue reading →

The blog was published last night UK time, but for some reason, did not get distributed by email. Jet lag: we slept until almost noon Heat wave continues: Manchester at 70F. If you walk through that archway now, you’ll find … Continue reading →

We start with a few days in Manchester, followed by a hiking trip in the areas pictured, London for a while, the Queen Mary 2 to NYC and onto RI. Easy flight. I rarely watch movies but I wanted to … Continue reading →

We saw a rusted out gardening cart, but there was no signage so I don’t know whether it was art or an abandoned rusted out gardening cart Return visit to chelsea passage, this time to eat chow fun. However, they … Continue reading →

A day of wandering the hood followed by dinner at John’s- a tradition. Wednesday Chores for leaving done and trip to Trinity church to hear their restored organ. A concert. We came to hear this renovation of the organ. Details, … Continue reading →

The village Halloween parade is tonight. We will be seeing it from sixth Avenue not far away. Found a new place we like: a tavala calda. Note the little pumpkin pastry above: almond mousse base (“dirt”), almond cake, chocolate mousse … Continue reading →

When we got to Newark airport, the line to get in through immigration was probably an hour and a half long due to they’re being only one or two immigration desks open. Fortunately, we had global entry. Global entry now … Continue reading →

Early morning departure from the ship for late departure from the airport; there’s lots of time look around HND Modern airport with many shops nicely arranged on the second and third floor.  The airport even has two onsens.  … Continue reading →

Final port of tour. Castle tour, shrines, beach Considered one of the most beautiful ports by the cruise company. Been here on previous cruise but did fish market etc but not the castle. Long process to clear customs then for … Continue reading →

Cruising the Kanmon Strait.  A very quiet day of relaxation. Group dinner at Pacific Rim restaurant. Lots of food to keep one busy and occupied. There seems to always be some place open. No all day buffet on this … Continue reading →