OUR OKINAWAN ADVENTURE AND BEYOND, 2005-2009

Courtesy of the USMC, James and I have been stationed in Okinawa, Japan since December 2005. We hope this site will best convey what has been the adventure of a lifetime, through Asia and beyond! Stay tuned for our Stateside adventures as we prepare to separate from the Marine Corps in the summer of 2009.

Thursday, March 08, 2007

Enjoying Onna Point, the day of James' departure




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Introducing Mr. Sea Cucumber
looking back from within the cave
ripples and watercolors
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a very large sea urchin
coral beneath the rippled surface
monet-inspired reflections
another sample of a live sea urchin
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I just love my handsome husband...
Some form of marine life, similar to a starfish with moving tentacles.
live coral within this cave, a mini eco-system
detailed coral
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pensive...
on the outskirts of the main cave and point of entry for snorkelers and divers

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lush greenery
pampas grass
the path less travelled...
scaly bark
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admiring the power of the sea
growth among jagged rocks
a less than friendly plant
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The cats attempt to help James pack

I think this vest just might fit me...
Come on, create a diversion...maybe we can sneak inside this pack and go with him???
No, silly, the open end is on this side.
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James and his gear

James prepping his gear to be packed.
First aid pouch, tourniquet kit and camel back water supply
Life saving body armor, bullet proof plates, vests and Kevlar helmet
Believe it or not, the men do wear groin protectors which come in various sizes. ;)
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James and his Marines, God bless 'em!

LCpl Lee Siriano, his radio operator, age 22, LCpl Ron Brown, age 19, and Sgt Dan Thompson, his team chief, age 23
Video games seem to appeal to men of all ages. ;)
James and his awesome FCT Team-Fire Control Team. Ooh rah!
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Shodo night at our home with new students Heidi, Rob and Amy

with my best friend
My calligraphy teacher taking a moment to sketch Rob.
my lovely friend, Amy
Amy, Rob and James
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