Back in Tokyo

After 6 days in okinawa, am back in tokyo. decided to take it easy by staying home today. had time to do my nails.

aka island

Am very sad to leave zazami. made a few friends and do not know when i will see them again. Made my way to aka island. Saw a box fish today - kawaii ne.

zazami jima

Ama beach is just in front of my campsite. Was snorkelling there when i saw a snake. Found out later that quite a few snakes are found in ama beach. Was invited to a Japanese bbq by an ojisan i met the day before. before the night was over, i was filled with awamori (okinawa alcohol) and given the key to a cottage by a japanese who were in charge of the cottage accomodation. Haiz... wished i was given the key earlier, i wouldnt be suffering from backache from sleeping in the tent. my mode of transportation in zazami was hitchhiking as buses as a long wait and most okinawans are friendly enough to give you a lift.

roughing it out

From okinawa honto, I made my way to one of the islands in Keremas - Zazami jima. Population: 700. Too poor to be staying in a Minsukyu (something like bed and breakfast in Oz), I've decided to rough it out by staying for two nights in a tent. Was really proud that i managed to set the tent. first day, i was using paper to flick the worms away. by the second day, i could actually use my foot to "transport" the worms. the day was spent snorkelling at furujima beach.

heaven on earth

I've always seen pics where you see the bluest sky and the clearest water. At last, I've found such a place. The pics were taken in busena near nago (okinawa). Okinawa was really gorgeous... the water is crystal clear.

shuri castle - east of naha

Okinawa Honto

Okinawa. Tonight, will be staying in a hotel - the only night in Japan. Can't wait to stretch my legs and roam about in my yukata.

kung fu fighting

Witness a fight at Shinjuku station. very frightening but exciting at the same time. My legs have never been so tired before-don't know what the hell came over me. wore heels to shop shinjuku. i must be out of my mind!!!!

traditional part of Japan

today was a killer. walked from tokyo station all the way to Hiro via ropponggi. Think my toes will rot again.

authentic sushi restaurant

At the top of your voice - sumimasen. This is not the time to be shy. A shy person will be ignored and go hungry. Salmon is as far as it goes if you speak in english to the chefs. Most chefs in authentic Jap restaurants do not understand english. Everytime a new dish comes out, the chef would ring the bell and a wet market kind of situation will happen. Everyone will be frantically raise their hands to get the limited special dishes. With my limited Jap, I really have to fight for my food. I love SUSHI!