Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Little Blessings




We set out for a fun packed day on our little island. We felt like the ocean was closing in on us and we needed to get out! We spent most of the day at our favorite park. We hit a huge 100 yen store (dollar store) and of course Starbucks. The park we go to is normally filled with hobos. Oddly there were no homeless people in sight and we could relax and enjoy our trip. It was a nice change! Alex has a hard time when we travel through the streets. It's more convenient to walk, but walking means encountering a vast number of hobos. They always range from passive to aggressive. There is one particular lady that he donates his money to on our trips out. I look at it as a life lesson. Life is all about choices.
On to happier things! This little angel caught our eye and heart. She was just precious. Americans are the minority and the Okinawans (especially children) tend to stare at us like we're a novelty. It's always nice to find the wee ones who don't notice the differences!

Dizzy Lizzy




The Roller Butt Slide

...and they're off!
Those little things on the bottom are rollers like on an assembly line.








Big Daddy had a nice massage! His bootay burned for about an hour!

THE slide at the Slide Park.

This is THE favorite slide at the park.











Cherry Blossoms are blooming


This is a Japanese thing. There are Cherry Blossom festivals, etc. They are definitely beautiful when the trees are in full bloom.

You just never know...




These pictures crack me up. We took a trip to our favorite park and met a lovely couple who were walking their dogs and ferret. I couldn't stop watching them as they wandered around the park.

Mmmm Starbucks....Starbucks...

One of our favorite treats it to hit Starbucks. There are 3 Starbucks within 100 yards of each other. This is obviously the one by the road. There is something relaxing about watching thousands of cars scurry past you as you chill out with a fun drink.