Sushi and Shisa

Two of the Great Wonders of Japan -
1) The Zakimi Castle Ruins
2) The space between Denver’s top teeth

Chillin’ by the Old-School Urns

Curiosity…
…it killed the Cat, but luckily McCall is still alive.

Holly LOVES her Sushi!

Shisa Statue

Many of the buildings in Okinawa have these Shisa statues outside the entrance to serve as protection from various evils. However, I believe that their presence is more symbolic than practical – because the Shisa have never actually stopped McCall from entering a building. For more information on Shisa: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shisa

Everybody Dance Now!

We had our first Okinawan cultural dancing experience. It was loads of fun and it was similar to a high school stomp except without the lettermen jackets, flashing lights, pimply-faced teenage kids, annoying chaperones, or people teasing me about the clothes my mom bought for me at Mervyns.

Ferris Wheel Ride at American Village

Yes – Denver was Excited

Enjoying the Hard-Earned Prizes from Family Fun Night at the Community Center

Cape Zampa Lighthouse and Sign

We visited this beautiful area on Saturday. The scenery was great. The Japanese inscription on the rock sign reads:

“I'll be your candle on the water

My love for you will always burn

I know you're lost and drifting

But the clouds are lifting

Don't give up you'll have somewhere to turn

I'll be your candle on the water

'Till ev'ry wave is warm and bright

My soul is there beside you

Let this candle guide you

Soon you'll see a golden stream of light”

…well that is what I would have written. I actually don’t have a clue what the sign says.