Monthly Archives: November 2019

The Seven Hells of Beppu

Posted on November 29, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Beppu, Japan, known as the city that steams, is home to numerous hot springs and other geothermal features. Steam rises from thermal pools, steam vents, and sometimes even storm drains. There are steam baths called Onsens (thermal spas) all throughout … Continue reading →

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Hiking the Dungeness Spit

Posted on November 28, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

On the north coast of Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula, Dungeness Park near Sequim is divided into two sections. (Sequim is pronounced Squim – rhymes with swim.)The recreation area is a county park and has hiking trails and a campground where … Continue reading →

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Cruising Gluten Free

Posted on November 22, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Cruise ships have come a long way from the time people had to arrange for every gluten free item they might eat on a voyage in advance of the cruise. Now gluten free selections are often available to anyone at … Continue reading →

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Beppu Monkey Park

Posted on November 15, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

We started our port stop from Holland America Westerdam in Beppu, Japan with a visit to Takasakiyama Monkey Park. This park sits at the base of Mt. Takasaki, and is populated by wild macaque monkeys. A sign at the entrance … Continue reading →

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Surviving 22 Days On A Cruise Ship With No Guest Laundries

Posted on November 8, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Some cruise lines have self-serve guest laundries on all their ships. Some have them on some of their ships. Others never have any laundry facilities for the passengers on any of their ships. On any major cruise ship you can … Continue reading →

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Beppu, Japan Cruise Port

Posted on November 1, 2019 by LBcruiseshipblogger

Beppu, Japan is a city of steam, best known for its multitude of natural hot springs and thermal pools. Some are used as day spas or resorts. Some are even used to steam food. Its 8 major geothermal hot spots … Continue reading →

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