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Guardian Lions in Okinawa

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Rich McClear

Thank goodness for McDonalds and Starbucks. Let me explain. Today in Naha Okinawa, we wanted to visit Tsuboya Yachmiun Street, an older street in Naha which specializes in pottery manufacture and sale In 1682 all of the kilns were consolidated … Continue reading Guardian Lions in Okinawa

Cruises, 2024 Westerdam Legendary Japan, Japan1 Comment

A Step Back in Time on Taketomi Island.

October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Rich McClear

When we sailed into Ishigaki we were greeted with a rainbow. We did not know if we would get into Ishigaki. Tropical Depression 20 became Typhoon Kathon and threatened our call. Ishigaki is off the east coast of Taiwan, opposite … Continue reading A Step Back in Time on Taketomi Island.

Postcards from the Transition

Postcards from the Transition.

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Guardian Lions in Okinawa

A Step Back in Time on Taketomi Island.