Okinawa: Sunday

Took a snorkeling trip with Seasir out to the Kerama Islands. It was a fun day off exploring the reefs in three different locations. I didn't have my camera with me, so these are some photos I tracked down from others.

I got a bit of a sunburn on my head and the back of my hands. 

Okinawa: Saturday

Saturday I visited the Churaumi Aquarium inside Ocean Expo Park, on the northern end of the island. Their 3 while sharks are the big attraction.

Check out how well disguised that fish is below

Walking through Bise, just north of the park.

Checking out the flight line from a high vantage point inside Kadena Air Base.

Final stop at Blue Seal in American Village for ice cream.

Okinawa: Friday

Spent the day exploring around Naha. This is Habushu, an Okinawan liquor with a snake inside. I found this display on the famous Kokusai Dori Street.

Fukushuen Chinese Gardens were not only free, but a lovely place to stroll through. I highly recommend a visit.

Across the street at Matsuyama Park

At Sogenji Ishimon Stonegate

Okinawa: Thursday

I arrived during an afternoon rain storm at Guesthouse Kerama where I stayed all 4 nights.

Rather than the usual bunkbeds, they have sleeping capsules separated by plywood. It's not exactly The Ritz, but at about $12 a night, what do you expect?

A group of us from the hostel went to dinner at Gajumaru, a Shabu Shabu restaurant located in an artificial tree.

A psychedelic elevator in the trunk takes you up.

As with most gimmicky restaurants, the food was overpriced and average. One unique thing though; their shabu shabu pots are made from paper.