Early in June, my friend Emma came to stay for a week. Being the adventurer she is, she decided to see where else she could explore while on a school trip to the Philippines. We took the opportunity to visit old favorites, as well as discover new places.
Of course, the aquarium.
a native Okinawan village, also in Ocean Expo Park
the Tropical Dream Center
A local ruin, Zakimi Castle
Camp Zampa
We went to Futenma Fest (a Marine Corps Air Station), enjoyed fair food, stepped away for a bit to see Maleficent...
and climbed in all sorts of aircraft
and vehicles
and stayed for the All Time Low concert
Another day, we went to the gorgeous Fukushen Gardens, a Chinese garden in Naha.
After an application and interview in May, I started work part-time with Community Bank in June. The bank is literally across the street from Nathan's main chapel. I don't plan on making a career of banking, but it's a good way to fill my time and fund my future endeavors.
Kicking off with our first summer event, we took a group of guys north to Hiji Falls.
We walked along the trail, up and down hundreds of stairs to reach it, then jumped in the stream on the way back. We spent the rest of the day at Okuma, an area used by the military as a campground and resort. We swam in the ocean, built sand castles, drove go-karts and jet skis, and enjoyed a meal on a large, breezy patio. It was a great day outdoors, and everyone went home happy, albeit a little sunburned.
