August 28, 2025

An afternoon taking in Kobe!

The port city of Kobe, Japan was a good size with lots of shopping, a huge ChinaTown, a nice waterfront area and super friendly people. This is also the home of the famous KOBE BEEF! Bosco and I headed out at 11 am to explore, hoping we could brave the heat for a few hours to get in a few of the sights.

Of course we had to check out the IKUTA SHRINE, can never have enough good intentions!

We splurged on Lunch to try out their famous Kobe Beef..

After lunch we needed to walk off the yummy meal, so we headed to the port area.

The town gave a heart warming send off from the port berth, right next to the Ship. The Local Kobe Fire Band  played and were fantastic with great acoustics in the port. The people are so nice and welcoming!

SURABAYA, INDONESIA - HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO

By Pat Patrick • May 6, 2026
Today we are in the second largest city in all of Indonesia, Surabaya. The Port is huge and busy, as there are tons of freightors and ferries here. We had a warm welcome when we pulled in yesterday evening.

BALI, INDONESIA

By Pat Patrick • May 4, 2026
More FUN with the Elephants ! Washing this gentle creature was so special. The handlers at the Sanctuary are so informative and caring and took sooo many pictures for us!

BALI, INDONESIA - MASON ELEPHANT SANTUARY

By Pat Patrick • May 3, 2026
MASON'S ELEPHANT SANTUARY was a little slice of Heaven! in crazy, congested Bali ! I really wanted to treat the Spa Manager Stacy and our Entertainment Manager Kelly, to a fun, non-stressful event that they could truly enjoy! Stacy had never seen elephants before and her squeal of delight, when we first laid eyes on them was pure joy!