Shurijo Castle

I've been to Shurijo Castle a couple times in the last year. Both times the Castle was under construction for maintenance. Looks like I'll be back a third time to get the photo of the whole castle and courtyard. In the meantime, I have some detail photos to share!





For more information on the Shurijo Castle go to
http://oki-park.jp/shurijo-park/english/

On Top of the World

I was inspired to pick up the camera mid-flight during a few of my recent trips.

Clouds over Sunabe Seawall

I stopped by the Sunabe Seawall on the way home from base today! It was another perfectly partly cloudy day. I thought it was so gorgeous the way the clouds were framing the entire West coast of Okinawa.

Okinawa Obon Celebration 2010

It's the Okinawan "All Souls Week" Celebration this week. It's a Japanese Buddhist tradition to welcome back the spirits of deceased family members for a reunion with their living families for a few days.

There was one in our neighborhood and they marched right past our house!



For more information on Obon 2010 check out www.japanupdate.com and search Obon 2010

Hawaiian Lighthouse

There's a view of a lighthouse from the top of Diamond Head... I miss Hawaii!!!

Oahu's Sandy Beach Kalanianaole Hwy

We drove along Oahu's Kalanianaole Hwy 72 and stopped at Sandy Beach. The waves were huge that day!

Waikiki at Night

Here's a sunset picture from Day 2 of our Hawaii trip. Waikiki is beautiful even at night.

Philippines

Here are some of my favorite pictures from a recent trip to the Philippines!