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The Good, The Bad and the Tugly
... She also drove us the short distance to the ferry . As we left the harbour, Shozo pulled alongside the ferry and waved for at least a minute as we did likewise from the upper deck.
The ferry’s return to Naha on the Okinawa mainland was fast again but this time on much rougher seas and there were people sick enroute. I’m surprised the sake from the night before didn’t put us in that group.
Naha was celebrating the “Rope ...
Sayonara, Japan!
... where we went through the shops. At American Village, Shekar had a unique experience – Doctor Fish. These are the little Turkish fish that eat dead skin off your feet. Shekar seemed to enjoy his 15 minutes of fish cleaning – with them nibbling at his feet. (I was content to take pictures!) After that, we rode the huge Ferris wheel found on top of the American Village shops. Just before going to base, ...
Shisa, Bingata, and School Life
... Thankfully, Dibbie was able to help us decide what to order. (No, we have not yet mastered Japanese.) Shekar and Dibbie had the Okinawan delicacy, Taco Rice. I had traditional noodles and rice – served with sea grape salad. (I am starting to get the hang of using chopsticks and slurping noodles!) After we ate, we went into the village to see the history ...
Royalty
... Shuri Castle - home to the Ryūkyū Kingdom. The original castle was built in the 14th century. It was destroyed several times by different events including the end of WWII. They started reconstruction after that. The new castle is elegant and impressive.
It was very hot Sunday, and the heat on the castle stones was overwhelming. Shekar and I decided we needed something to drink. I'm sure we were ...