The Journal

Asia

Tonight’s entertainment was Cantaré, a men’s quartet show: same play list, same choreography, different singers.

Asia

I don't think having two scoops on a fruit crisp while on a Holland America ship will ever get old. Love you James Long!

Asia

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck southern Japan but we missed it.

Asia

We sailed all morning and didn’t reach the port of Fukuoka until late afternoon--a nice lazy day.

Asia

There are always beautiful fresh flowers all around the ship.

Asia

Tonight’s entertainment was a stand up comedian and voice impersonator who wasn’t very funny or entertaining.

Asia

There was a mixup at our original table where 10 people were assigned to a table of 8. They moved us to a bigger table.

Asia

It's always fun to dress up for the fancy welcome meal.

Asia

Mother is a 4-star Mariner, I'm only a 3-star....I have some catching up to do.

Asia

Let the food photos begin!

Asia

Here's our home for the next 30 days. Looking forward to a great cruise, visiting exciting places, and with great friends.

Asia

We can see it, we just have to go through some logistics (a lot of logistics) to get aboard. (Spoiler Alert: We made it!)