A Little Okinawan Culture

Sukura Season is over in Okinawa...

But the cherry blossoms were so beautiful, we had to make one more trip before the season ended. This is a hilltop in the city of Nago in Northern Okinawa. You climb 700 steps to a little shrine at the top. Cherry blossom trees line the entire path. Obviously Asher wasn't impressed.

These are our friends Ron and Carolyn.

Then we drove up Mount Yaedake. The entire drive is lined with blossoms and at night they light the lanterns. Traffic was slow so Asher and I got out to walk. Gorgeous Day.

This is what happens if you let a one-year-old eat blackberries unsupervised.

"What? Me... no, I'm not stuck. I meant to do this."

Asher likes climbing off the bed... but somehow he got stuck between the dresser and the bed. His little legs were just dangling.

Trevr and I went to a "Taste of Asia" event... foods from across Asia... but mostly Japanese. Delicious.

There were also traditional Okinawa performers...

Shisa Dog Dancers...

and other random performances...

Friends Lorelei and Sharon

Here are a few videos from that night. The Taiko / Daiko drummers were amazing.