This year felt like a really long vacation, now it’s finally time to get back to a not so normal normal. My calendar is filling up with events again, lots of activities back in action, even military spouse clubs are getting busier. I’m glad that restrictions are gradually getting lifted before my birthday!

今年好像放了一個大長假，現在開始收心恢復（不太一般的）正常生活。看著日曆上從空白到漸漸塞滿行程，每個地方開始辦起活動，連軍眷團也開始忙起來，很開心生日前限制放鬆了！

Warumi Bise | 備瀬のワルミ

2278 Bise, Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0207

To get to this place, I must first tell you what happened that day. Originally we had planned to hike Tataki Falls for my birthday, and it would be the second time that I attempt to hike there. The weather was very nice on the entire ride there, blue sky and beautiful white clouds. But as soon as we started entering the parking lot of Tataki Falls, it started pouring. We were denied access. So we changed our plan to go to Warumi Bise instead. It was high tide when we got here. The beach that you can normally walk disappeared, and we had to swim to Warumi Bise.

能來到這個點，我必須解釋一下當天發生情形。其實我們原本打算在我生日當天到Tadaki Falls爬山，這是第二次試著要來這瀑布。一路天氣無敵好，整個西海岸一片藍，但抵達瀑布停車場時開始下雨，管理員也禁止我們進入。我們改來Warumi Bise（千萬別跟著Google Maps走），但遇到漲潮，原本能走到的點改成游泳。

長老ラーメン

1 Chome-12-4 Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0116

Must know that the ramen here comes with an egg already. This street ramen place may not look like much with its simple setup of wooden tables underneath some tents, but its food is quite the opposite. High recommend their gyoza!

切記這裡的拉麵已放蛋，除非你是蛋的愛好者。這屋台式的拉麵店，用幾根木頭搭建和帆布遮風，賣的食物一目瞭然。雖然簡陋，但食物非常優秀。很推薦餃子！可以追蹤我的Instagram，看看我們吃些什麼喔！

Shiro Kuma

304 Toya, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0305

Before loosening of restrictions, my friends and I have already made a list of restaurants that we want to go to when we can dine out. Our first choice is by reservation only, our second choice doesn’t offer outdoor dining. But third time is the charm I guess, we came to this Thai restaurant that offers outdoor seating. Okinawa summer outdoor dining has its challenges. It can get hot and humid, then there is lightning, and lastly, swarms of mosquitos. This establishment is cash only, offers lunch sets, and is quite easy to find.

解放前晚已經和朋友約好，等不及出門吃飯！這餐吃得不容易，原本選定的餐廳竟然是預約制（Little Greek Kitchen），第二家餐廳沒開放戶外用餐，但為了享受這好久好久沒得到的自由，我們不能放棄！英文裡說的”third time is the charm”，我們找到這家泰國料理，提供戶外用餐。但沖繩夏天在外吃飯狀況特別多，一開始超悶熱，然後開始打雷，最後我們狂被蚊子狂盯。這家餐廳只收現金，中午有套餐，位置也非常好找。

Double Tree by Chatan

43 Mihama, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0115

Military base signed an exclusive deal with the Double Tree in American Village, it costs just $58 per night to stay here. You can get a room that faces the ocean, great for watching the sunset with UN! Going on the waterslide at the pool is probably my favorite activity to do here!

基地和在美國村的Double Tree合作，推出一晚只要$58的超低價住宿。而且房間朝海，和UN欣賞夕陽適合不過！這裡還有泳池溜滑梯，大概是我最愛的一項活動了！玩瘋了我們！

Osteria La Pesciolina

https://lapesciolina.com/menu

This Italian restaurant opened in American Village in June. Very much appeals to the palates of me and UN. We ordered oysters on the half shell and a fish for late dinner. We were very satisfied and will definitely return to try their pasta.

在美國村六月時開的的義大利餐廳非常符合我和UN的胃口，我們點了生蠔和一條魚當宵夜。非常滿意當晚的食物，期待下次的義大利麵。