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.

Tuesday, May 06, 2008

Nirai Kanai, Gods of the Sea, Dragonboat race day

Jitters and excitement before the race!

Victory for the team of all ages!

Okinawan Calisthenics on race day

Every team had their own unique technique for warming up.

My Recent Gift Shop Appearance




I was able to knit a baby blanket in my down time. Total net for me was $188, but I had several friends who gave me business outside of the shop. The Thailand photos went over really well. James came on my last day to take me to lunch and photograph my set up. ;)It was slow in general. I think the state of the economy is noticeably affecting retail here.

Ie Jima Lily Festival, April 27, 2008


















Men selling local awamori in their kariyushi wear (summer business attire)



On the ferry ride over to Ie island.