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Hop-On Hop-Off

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This morning, I took breakfast in rush to leave hotel by 8 am.
First, I stopped by at the Tvindefossen Waterfall.

There is a rumor that Disney referred this waterfall for one of the scene in Frozen.

And there is another rumor, perhaps only among Japanese, that a sip of water can make us a decade younger.
Yes, I managed to get few sips. hahaha

Then I stopped by at the Stalheim Hotel for a coffee break.


I enjoyed a cup of coffee while overlooking at a part of fjord.

Of course, coffee tasted much much better.

This is the Stalheim Waterfall.


I proceeded to Gudvangen Port to enjoy the Fjord Cruise.


The weather was nice so I enjoyed gorgeous scenery while cruising.



Ahead of me is the famous Sognefjord.


At the end of cruise, Flam Port, I had Norway Salmon Lunch at the Fretheim Hotel.


By the way, this is the Flam Light Beer, nice beery tasted beer that you should try.

From Flam Station, I took the Flam Railway.

On the way to Myrdal Station, this train stops at Kjosfossen Station to admire the Kjosfossen waterfall and to look for a fairy.

Please enlarge this picture to look for a fairy. fufufu


I changed the line at Myrdal Station to the Bergen Railway to return to Bergen Station.

At last, I climbed Mt. Floyen by taking the Floibanen Funicular. 


I could look over the whole city of Bergen!


Isn’t this nice?

Today, I tried many different rides. hahaha

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Sightseeing in Copenhagen

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We visited many places in a day.

The Little Mermaid

The Gefion Springvandet


Amalienborg Slot og Marmorkirken


Nyhavn

The Stock Exchange and Christiansborg Palace


Lunch at Hereford Village, Stroget 


I’m on the way to Oslo by DFDS Seaways. 

I’ll spend over night on the ship.

Next morning, we’ll arrive Oslo!!

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Checked-in at Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Copenhagen

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I checked-in at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Copenhagen.

This hotel was designed by Mr. Arne Jacobson around 1956.

It was the highest building then.

He designed a guest room and a chair for the hotel as well.

He is also famous as a furniture designer.



It was still bright.

Sun sets around 10 pm here.

We walked around the hotel.

Since I’m a Hard Rock Cafe lover; therefore I had to pay a visit.



Good night.

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My first FINNAIR

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I had few long days to reach here.I’m glad that I made it on board.


I really look forward for this vacation.

I’ve never been to Scandinavian countries, and there are many nice Scandinavian iconic designed products: Royal Copenhagen, Marimekko, iittala, etc.
I started with a glass of champagne as posted in my previous blog. 
Wow, all drinks are served with an iittala glass. 


I enjoyed food…

 

For lunch: amuse, starters (assorted Japanese treats), main course (grilled chicken), desserts with a glass of Blue Sky (this drink inspired by Nordic nature is made specially for Finnair).


For light meal before landing Helsinki: bento box (a beautiful assortment of Japanese delicacies and a bowl of miso soup).


I watched Zootropolis while enjoying dinner. Not bad; actually, I enjoyed this movie. 


I also watched London has Fallen, a great action movie.


And I slept well. 
My seat turned into a full-flat bed, very comfy with a fluffy Marimekko designed pillow, comforter and a pair of slippers.
I had time to relax at the Finnair Lounge.

Unfortunately, the place is crowded with people… (･_･;


Okay, time to board for Copenhagen!

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Lawry’s The Prime Rib

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I had a nice dinner at Lawry’s the Prime Rib Tokyo.

I enjoyed their Prime Rib with seasonal dishes: asparagus soup, famous Lawry’s spinning bowl salad, scallops, and dessert.

We enjoyed all dishes with nice glasses/two bottles of red wine.

The wine surely enhanced the flavour of food.

I don’t need to explain how it was, the photo speaks itself.

Yes, it was delicious….the ambience is nice and enjoyed a conversation with nice companies.

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This restaurant started in Los Angeles in 1938.

Lawry’s The Prime Rib Tokyo opened in Akasaka, Tokyo in 2001.

In March 2014, the restaurant reopened at the Ebisu Garden Place due to rebuilding the previous location building.

I still remember what was happened there when I was dining at the old Lawry’s the Prime Rib Tokyo in Akasaka.

Dad was there, too!

I sneaked to his table to surprise him.

Yes, he was very very very surprised!

I still remember how he looked!!! hahaha

I again enjoyed food and moment at Lawry’s the Prime Rib Tokyo tonight ♥

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What’s your favorite Apps?

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Mom visited me after her long lunch with friends.

YES, I managed to punch out at five!!  YES, I DID IT!!

I could be rude to my boss today by giving attitude, “I am busy at this moment”. hahaha

After our dinner, our regular session started.

I regularly check Mom’s mobile and apps.

If it’s necessary, I download, update, and organize apps, then teach till she feels comfortable to operate alone.

First, it required me TIME and PATIENCE. PATIENCE!

I don’t think I was a good teacher then, but she didn’t give up because she was having fun with apps.

After realizing how happy she looks when she uses her apps that can satisfy her curiosity and keep her connecting to her friends, I enjoy teaching her.

Her favorites apps are LINE (chat apps with many stamps (icons/characters)), few translation apps and You Tube.

My favorites are LINE (it’s widely used and necessity among Japanese), WhatsApp, Facebook (mainly to check on friends), the Wisdom, Google Translation, Camera, LINE Camera, FrameUrLife, MOLDIV, Pic Collage, MyFitnessPal & RecStyle (since yesterday), Pinterest, Kindle, Jango and WordPress!!!

What’s your favorite Apps?