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Securing Our Place at the Pier – Shimizu, Japan

A Loop in the Mooring Line Is Placed Over the Cleat and the Mooring Line Is Pulled Taut by Gear on the Ship
Mt. Fuji Says, “Good Morning, ms Westerdam” from Shimizu, Japan

February 16th 2024
Tour Day 128, Cruise Day 26 – Shimizu, Japan – We had a notably topsy-turvy night getting to Shimizu, and, indeed, the captain announced we had aborted our first approach to the harbor because of the persistent high winds. Our second approach was successful, we arrived under brilliant blue skies and were greeted by a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji. My shore excursion didn’t begin until 1200 ho ... read more
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