Monthly Archives: March 2007

Shuri-Ori Weaving

Friday, March 16, 2007 Shuri-Ori Weaving This weather pattern of rain one day and glorious sunshine the next is odd, but we are trying to use it to our advantage. When the sun is shining we make it a day … Continue reading

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Tuesday

Thursday, March 15, 2007 Tuesday We took the ferry to Tokashiki Island yesterday and it was bright and sunny but today cats and dogs are falling from the skies. I walk down to the phone at our corner “Family Mart … Continue reading

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Tokashiki Island

Wednesday, March 14, 2007 Tokashiki Island Sunny weather is predicted today and we are going to Tokashiki Island but he skies are still grey when we board the 10:00 A.M. ferry. Our one way tickets are 1,470 yen each. We … Continue reading

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The Weekend

Tuesday, March 13, 2007 The Weekend The overcast weather is conducive to nesting and I am content to work on waxes and catch up on writing. We allow John to sleep late but when he wakes, his cough and congestion … Continue reading

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Sayonara Dragons!

Sunday, March 11, 2007 Sayonara Dragons! It’s a cloudy Friday morning and with my body is sore from our hike to Hiji falls, I’m happy to have a day at home. Art dresses in a suit, takes one of our … Continue reading

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Yomitan Pennisula Itinerary

Yomitan Pennisula Itinerary The Yomitan pennisula is just north of Kadena Air Base on the East China Sea. Attractions include the ruins of Zakimi Gusuku (Castle), Maeda Point, Cape Zampa, Ryukyu Mura, Muraskimura Mura, and Yachimun-no-sato Pottery Village with it’s … Continue reading

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23rd Miyako Island Triathlon

April 22 All Japan Triathlon Miyakojima http://www.miyako-net.ne.jp/~strong-e/index_eng.htm

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Ishigaki Triathlon World Cup

April 15 2007 ITU World Cup Triathlon and Ishigaki triathlon. http://ishigakijima-triathlon.jp/

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Okinawan Bull Fighting

March 18, 25, April 1 Okinawan Bull Fighting also known as tougyu or ushi-ourase is different from Spanish or Mexican bull fighting. In the case of Okinawan bull fighting the bulls fight each other with the help of human handlers.

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Okinawa Beach Opening

Not that the beaches of Okinawa are ever closed but official openings that are covered by the Japanese news media are: Azama Sansan Beach Festival March 24 Nanjo City Naminoue Beach Official Opening April 1 Naha City

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