July: We moved to beautiful Okinawa. We were blessed to find a flat with the most gorgeous view of the East China Sea. We went to Cape Zanpa & the Northern most cape of the island and explored. We befriended locals at our neighborhood sushi and yakitori restaurants. Cam got his platoon. We learned to drive on the left side of the road. I found the neighborhood farmer's market and started cooking up a storm in our tiny kitchen. August: We survived our first typhoon. Summer ... continue reading...

Just another day in Japanese paradise. (: We've been really busy this week sponsoring a couple who just arrived on island. The best part {along with getting to know them} has been showing them around the island & introducing them to the culture. Cam and I took them on Sunday to one of our neighborhood's best ramen shops where you sit on the traditional tatami mat floor to eat delicious ramen & ginger pork + rice.  We also showed them some of our favorite spots on both sides of the ... continue reading...

{Every Sunday we hear the familiar sound of our 75+ year old neighbors outside riding their bikes  to play gateball, drinking, and yelling at each other in Japanese} The richest cultural lessons are everywhere when we walk out our front door. Love our neighorhood! Last night we went for a walk and found ourselves watching 80+ year olds playing baseball down the street. They were gooood! Really, really good and they moved like they were 30.  You've probably heard ... continue reading...