The night before Okinawa, we got a note that said we would have to go through this thermal scanning before we went into Japan. So we had to wait until about 1o clock in the afternoon before going ashore. After getting through the process, we went to Okinawa. We ended up just walking down the main street, but it was a lot of fun. I saw a Starbucks, but decided not to get one. I got some chicken nuggets at McDonalds, and my grandparents got gin (the trend continues). After getting back to the ship, we got to sit back and relax the rest of the day.
Oh, and I have some statistics to share:
Number of people from San Francisco we have met: 5
and...
Number of times my grandpa has called me Hillary: 77470295838373 and counting.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Keelung, Taiwan (Saturday April 24)
Keeling isn't a very "exciting" place, and my grandparents and I just walked around. We got some wine (I sense a trend) and then took some pictures. A young couple then walked up and asked us if we were from the ship. He was an Aussie, and she was from Taipei. They were nice, and we talked for a while.
After that we went back onto the ship, and then we were on our way to Okinawa.
Oh, and I got some M&Ms with our money. Yum.
After that we went back onto the ship, and then we were on our way to Okinawa.
Oh, and I got some M&Ms with our money. Yum.
Hong Kong Day 2 (Thursday April 22)
Today was day number 2 in Hong Kong. My grandparents and I ended up just walking around a fancy shopping mall. It poured rain for about half an hour while we were inside. Everything was really expensive, so we just looked. We met a really nice guy at the alchohol counter, and he spoke excellent English.
After that, we took a boat back out to the ship, and relaxed for the rest of the day. Not very exciting, I know.
After that, we took a boat back out to the ship, and relaxed for the rest of the day. Not very exciting, I know.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Hong Kong Day 1 (Wednesday, April 21)
So, today we were in Hong Kong.
After we got there, we walked down the street to the Star Ferry. It was kinda cool, and a token to ride it only cost 28 cents US or something like that. We took a taxi to the tram to Victoria Peak, then took the tram up. After going up about 2408847 escalators then discovering you needed a special ticket to get to the top, we tried to find our way outside. I got some chicken tenders at a Burger King there (lol) then we found a door outside. Amazingly, considering how hot it was before, it was windy, cold, and extremely foggy. But it was also beautiful. I have some pics. On our way to get in like to the tram, we met a 20-30 year old man from Canada who was living in Paris for his work. And he was CUTE. I swore that I wouldn't wash my hand after shaking his. So then, we took a taxi to the wrong Star Ferry port, managed to get lost, then found our way back to the shuttle for the cruise. After that, I was tired, so I just watched movies in my room for a couple hours, then went to dinner (I ordered a piece of beef, and was given a cow!) then crashed in bed.
Today is another day in Hong Kong. Let's see how it goes!
After we got there, we walked down the street to the Star Ferry. It was kinda cool, and a token to ride it only cost 28 cents US or something like that. We took a taxi to the tram to Victoria Peak, then took the tram up. After going up about 2408847 escalators then discovering you needed a special ticket to get to the top, we tried to find our way outside. I got some chicken tenders at a Burger King there (lol) then we found a door outside. Amazingly, considering how hot it was before, it was windy, cold, and extremely foggy. But it was also beautiful. I have some pics. On our way to get in like to the tram, we met a 20-30 year old man from Canada who was living in Paris for his work. And he was CUTE. I swore that I wouldn't wash my hand after shaking his. So then, we took a taxi to the wrong Star Ferry port, managed to get lost, then found our way back to the shuttle for the cruise. After that, I was tired, so I just watched movies in my room for a couple hours, then went to dinner (I ordered a piece of beef, and was given a cow!) then crashed in bed.
Today is another day in Hong Kong. Let's see how it goes!
Nha Tang, Vietnam (Monday, April 19)
Ugh I keep forgetting to update this blog!
Anyways, we got into Nha Trang at about.. noonish? We had to take a boat (they call them "tenders") to get there. After that, we took a shuttle to get to the city. After being attacked by the street vendors, and trying (and failing) to find a supermarket, we decideded to head back to the ship. We really didn't have a good experience in Vietnam.
Oh, and the day before, my grandparents and I (With the help of a man we met named Bob) won trivia. I got a hat. YAY!
After that, we had an uneventful day at sea before Hong Kong.
Anyways, we got into Nha Trang at about.. noonish? We had to take a boat (they call them "tenders") to get there. After that, we took a shuttle to get to the city. After being attacked by the street vendors, and trying (and failing) to find a supermarket, we decideded to head back to the ship. We really didn't have a good experience in Vietnam.
Oh, and the day before, my grandparents and I (With the help of a man we met named Bob) won trivia. I got a hat. YAY!
After that, we had an uneventful day at sea before Hong Kong.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Phu My, Vietnam (Suday April 17)
We arrived in Vietnam at about 7:00 Sunday morning, and we got room service and ate on our balcony. After that, we all got ready, then went into Phu My.
How do I describe it? There were people selling things on the street, and some others that were shoving everything in your face and they wouldn't let up. We only spent about an hour there, and that was enough. All that was there was souvenirs that were worth about a penny. It wasn't very interesting.
After that, I relaxed back at the ship. I went to the theater on-board and saw the movie "Did you Hear about the Morgans?". It wasn't halarious, but it wasn't terrible.
Today we are going into Nha Trang, which is a beach town. Hopefully it's better then Phu My. More later. Wish me luck!
How do I describe it? There were people selling things on the street, and some others that were shoving everything in your face and they wouldn't let up. We only spent about an hour there, and that was enough. All that was there was souvenirs that were worth about a penny. It wasn't very interesting.
After that, I relaxed back at the ship. I went to the theater on-board and saw the movie "Did you Hear about the Morgans?". It wasn't halarious, but it wasn't terrible.
Today we are going into Nha Trang, which is a beach town. Hopefully it's better then Phu My. More later. Wish me luck!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Singapore (Friday April 16)
Sorry I'm a bit late in this post. It's been hard to get on the Internet lately.
So, my grandparents and I took a bus into Singapore. The first thing I noticed on the way in was that I saw a McDonalds and a Starbucks. After we got dropped off, I got a Starbucks. I have picture proof. So then my grandparents and I just walked around. The prices were super expensive, so I didn't get anything. In a supermarket, they had a lot of American brands. But they had some weird flavorss of Pringles, like Seaweed, Shrimp, and Crab. So then we went outside. I even saw a Dairy Queen/Orange Julius. And I saw two more Starbucks in a 2 block radius. After that, my grandparents and I went into Borders, and I didn't really find anything.
After that, my grandparents and I went back to the boat and relaxed. I have a lot of pictures from Singapore.
So, my grandparents and I took a bus into Singapore. The first thing I noticed on the way in was that I saw a McDonalds and a Starbucks. After we got dropped off, I got a Starbucks. I have picture proof. So then my grandparents and I just walked around. The prices were super expensive, so I didn't get anything. In a supermarket, they had a lot of American brands. But they had some weird flavorss of Pringles, like Seaweed, Shrimp, and Crab. So then we went outside. I even saw a Dairy Queen/Orange Julius. And I saw two more Starbucks in a 2 block radius. After that, my grandparents and I went into Borders, and I didn't really find anything.
After that, my grandparents and I went back to the boat and relaxed. I have a lot of pictures from Singapore.
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