3-5-2016, Tuesday
Taipei - Okinawa
Okinawa - Naha
My plan for Naha will not work. I had intended a whole day travel with their mrt to visit a number of places. Instead of returning at 5pm, we are supposed returned by 2.30pm. Later, someone told us it was because of canoeing competition or something like that. Probably they worried that there may be a jam. Nevertheless, our cruise could not leave on time, some guests had not returned. Later, we met someone who were late told us the taxi send them to a different port. I wondered if they have changed the port last minute due to some special reasons.
We arrived Naha very early in the morning, 6am, I think. We decided to disembark as early as possible. The cruise seem to dock at a different port according to what I had checked, but it is near to Fukushen gardens where I plan to visit. There was a map at the port ( I took a photo but I must have deleted it accidentally). The map show a straight road to the garden, to the Yui rail then we will arrive at Kokusai street. Look simple. On the way there is a temple too.
The sky looked a little overcast, the winds was blowing strong every now and then. It was rather cooling and I love it. Fortunately it didn't rains though we were prepared with our raincoats. It is definitely more comfortable strolling dry than wet. And I have a DSLR with me too.
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| street view |
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| interesting building |
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| the door just opened as we arrived |
while taking pictures of the buildings, I capture the kids in the playground too!
on our way out of the temple, the kids were still playing happily in the field. this is my childhood too
Along the street, there were some flowers here and there. Not many, but it does brighten the place.
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| Little twin stars |
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| diagonal pedestrial crossing |
The diagonal pedestrian crossing is really amazing. We save some time waiting for the second cross, especially in very hot summer or cold winter.
Then we are in to Kokudai street. Some shops are still not opened yet. At least the tourist information is not opened. We are really early!!
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| ceiling design |
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| cutie doggies |
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| while my friend shop, I sit and enjoy the atmosphere |
wanted to bring one home, but It is $$$, I only looked and take a photo.
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| market place |
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| Buffle fish |
Wish we try some of this, but my friend didn't want to have any..:((
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| 550 yen |
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| another market |
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| they are link |
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| layered cake, done circular |
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| have a seat |
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| very thoughtful |
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| finally, a trash bin |
Somehow, time passed too quickly. After spending our $$ and filling our stomach, it's time to leave, heavier...happier......
mother's day round the corner
bought one too
cruise on
going maintenance at every port
mother's day round the corner
bought one too
cruise on
