Our road trip to Ikei island and points along the way

This particular beach is on the way to Ikei island as you cross the bridge leaving the main island of Okinawa. Here I am enjoying the low tide and warm waters.

James wading in the low tide on the way to Ikei island. 

The sand at low tide 

James' shadow 

Enjoying the calm water. 

The crystal waters on the way to Ikei island. 

James rescuing my sandals from the tides. ;) 

Detail of a temple we passed by. 

A view of the waters below and distant fishermen from a bridge. 

More coastline... 

A view of the coastline from Ikei island 

Pampas grass on Hamahiga island, a fishermen's village. 

Exploring more of Hamahiga.

James enjoying the view from a rocky beach at Big Time Resort. The current was particularly strong that day, an ideal surfer's spot.

tropical foliage on the beach at Big Time resort, the southermost tip of Ikei.

A Glorious, Okinawan Sunset

Relishing an Okinawan treasure...its sunsets!

the sunset from the Sunabe sea wall 

a celestial sunset 

brilliant rays on the sea surface 

evening fishermen 

the beginnings of twilight 

a pastel-painted sky 

Remnants of the Okinawan sunset from Kadena Marina. 

Our trip to The Southeast Botanical Gardens and Enchanted Forest

Bourgainvillea abound during our visit to the Southeast Botanical Gardens and Enchanted Forest where we became well acquainted with the flora, fauna and animals of the forest. This was the first time we were able to visit together. I had visited only the gardens earlier this summer.

light and shadow