Monday, March 05, 2007
Karate & Kobudo Exhibition
Art has been given two tickets to the Karate & Kobudo Exhibition this afternoon so that is the focus of our day. Art will be participating in the exhibition as part of the Makishi Dojo.
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Shopping at Ryu Bo & Strolling Kokusai Street by Night
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Shopping at Ryu Bo & Strolling Kokusai Street by Night
We awake to grey skies and light rain so it’s a good day to stay inside and carve waxes. Art takes off to an internet café for some time alone and to work on his web site. It’s Saturday and John lounges and watches Japanese T.V.
Getting Lost in Sueyoshi Park
Friday, March 02, 2007
Getting Lost in Sueyoshi Park
Today is overcast and there is a very slight drizzle. We had planned to take the ferry to Tokashiki Island, but islands are best visited on sunny days so we spend the morning inside working. At 11:00 A.M. Narumi, Art’s newly acquired Kanji and Japanese tutor comes to the house. She is gregarious with a big smile and I like her immediately.
Shikinaen Royal Garden & Spirit Graveyard
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Shikinaen Royal Garden & Spirit Graveyard
We wake to another clear and sunny day. In an effort to chase the Monday Blues away, Art suggests a bicycle ride to the Shuri Castle district. I love that area but suggest we ride to Shikinaen Royal Gardens instead.
Starbucks Sunday 2- Video Arcade
Monday, February 26, 2007
Starbucks Sunday 2- Video Arcade
We still have Tadashi’s car and in keeping with our new Starbucks Sunday tradition, we drive to the Shintoshin Starbucks inside the Naha Main Place Mall. I take a laptop computer along and we settle ourselves at a table by a wall outlet. As we sip our high octane drinks, I blog while Art and John practice kanji. March 3rd is the Hina Matsuri, or Doll Festival and as in retail establishments world wide, the mall is decorated to promote this festival.
Onna Coast
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Onna Coast
The Onna Coast lies on the East China Sea and stretches from Yomitan to Nago. This pristine and breathtaking stretch of coastline is home to the finest beach front resorts on mainland Okinawa.
Cherry Blossoms in Yogi Park
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Cherry Blossoms in Yogi Park
At noon, Art returns from his morning karate class. I’ve been working on waxes all morning, the day is clear and sunny and. Art suggests that we ride our bicycles to Yogi Park to see the cherry blossoms. Early in February, the Cherry Blossom Festival is held in Yogi Park but unfortunately we were in the midst of getting settled and missed the festival.
Walking in the Rain
Thursday, February 22, 2007
Walking in the Rain
The weather here certainly differs from one day to the next. It is almost a relief waking to gray skies and drizzle. John is sick and and needs time to recuperate and I need some time to create new jewelry designs. Art has been going to Karate on Tuesday and Thursday nights, but this morning he goes to a 9:30 A.M. class at a different dojo.
Mangroves, Mongoose and Black Face Spoonbills
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Mangroves, Mongoose and Black Face Spoonbills
We discover a mangrove wet land in the heart of urban Naha today! Rain was predicted for today but when we awake the skies are blue so we hop on our bicycles and head in the direction of the Manko wetlands. We ride south towards the airport, along Hwy 58, until we come to the Kokuba River and turn inland.
Starbuck Sunday, Shinto Shrines & Tsushima Maru
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Starbuck Sunday, Shinto Shrines & Tsushima Maru
Most mornings I brew coffee in our apartment, but this morning Art suggests that we walk to the Shintoshin Starbucks for a Sunday coffee. It’s easier than usual to wake John with the promise of a sugary high octane drink and we walk the 15 minutes to the Shintoshin district. John grabs a breakfast sandwich at McDonalds along the way and I pop into the supermarket to pick up a bento box of sushi rolls.