An Okinawan Sunset

A stunning Okinawan sunset at the Mihama sea wall.

Another view from the sea wall.

The sunset peaks.

Lush tropical foliage at the sea wall.

Enjoying the last moments of the sunset.

Hamby Town Park and Playground

Entrance to Hamby Town Park.

Father and son statue at dusk.

Father and son statue, alternate view.

Battleship Playground, Hamby Town Park

Ship sail under a crescent moon.

Ship mast under the night sky.

Moon and sails

Bow side with American Village and ferris wheel in the distance.

More moon and sails

Another view of American Village.

Ghostly ship docking into Hamby Town...

Ghost ship under the night sky.

Our new Shisa dogs, protecting our domain

The male shisa dog posted at our gate is said to frighten away all evil spirits and bad luck as they enter the home. His mouth is open to release any existing bad spirits surrounding our domain. This is a borrowed talisman from the Chinese and most popular here on Okinawa.

The female shisa dog that now stands guard at our gate. She is said to keep the good spirits and good fortune that enter the gateway in her closed mouth.

Dinner at Tepanyaki Goen

James, Lisa and Jamie at our favorite Tepanyaki restaurant. Here, you actually order the raw meats, seasoned the way you like, and then cook them on the built in table grill or "tepa." It's all you can eat, so you better be hungry.

An unsuspecting baseball player sipping soda. Many of them and their families flock to this restaurant chain after a game or school.

Lisa and Jamie. Wishing them well as they head off on their next Navy tour stateside.

Our favorite: lamb! This was ordered multiple times that night. ;)

James gets a little carried away with the bacon. Aiming for the full pyro tech show, he decides to put all the slices on at once! ;)

James, honey, should I be worried??? Those flames are mighty hot!

No worries, honey. I've got it under control! ;)