2022 June List | 2022 六月清單

We bid farewell to Okinawa. I’m grateful for our friends who threw us a going away party, and even sent us off at the airport. Three years in Okinawa flew by, and we made so many great friends here that made our life in Okinawa eventful! We’ve been back in California for 3 weeks now, and the sun here hasn’t been very kind, almost making me miss the cool rainy days during our last few weeks in Okinawa.

我們離開沖繩了！謝謝朋友們對我們這麼好，不但幫我們辦歡送會，還來機場送我們。回憶起在沖繩的這三年，能在沖繩認識這麼多好朋友，讓我們的生活過的精彩！我們現在搬來加州，這裡的太陽對我們實在很不客氣！突然有點想念離開沖繩前一直下雨的日子。

Little Lapin | Lapin 小車

Selling my beloved Lapin really hit me that we were actually leaving Okinawa. When we first moved here, I immediately fell in love with the look of Lapin! The resale value on my car was great too! We got numerous interested buyers moments after we posted it online. Thank you for serving us so well the last three years, going everywhere in Okinawa with us, and letting us find precious parking spots along the Seawall. I love you and will miss you dearly Lapin!

哎，真的是要和沖繩說再見了。賣掉我的沖繩愛車那剎那，好心疼！到沖繩時，我一看到這台Lapin小車，立刻愛上！轉賣價錢也非常優秀，我們放上網賣車時，竟然出乎意料的收到一堆訊息。謝謝Lapin小車對我們這麼好，帶我們整個沖繩跑透透，還能在好擁擠的Seawall能找到車位。我愛你，Lapin小車！

TJ Tacos

802 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92025
http://www.tj-tacos.com/

Every time we arrive in San Diego, the first meal is always Mexican food! If you’ve never had tacos in San Diego, you’ve never been to San Diego. The tacos here are Baja California style, my favorite type of Mexican food. In Northern San Diego, our go-to is TJ Tacos. Here you will find grilled tortilla overstuffed with meat, cilantro, and drenched in salsa; getting your hands dirty and making a mess is the respectful thing to do. Horchata and soda are perfect companions for your tacos. Our favorite meats are: carne asada, adobada, and langua.

每次回來聖地牙哥，第一站絕對是吃墨西哥食物！來San Diego沒吃tacos就等於沒來過！這裡的tacos大部分是Baja style，也是我們最愛的墨西哥食物之一。北邊聖地牙哥，我們的最愛絕對是TJ Tacos滿滿的肉和醬汁把手弄的油膩膩是吃tacos的基本禮儀（哈哈哈），horchata和汽水是必點飲料。我們每次會點的肉類：asada, adobada, lengua.

Joe’s Crab Shack

314 Harbor Dr, Oceanside, CA 92054
http://www.joescrabshack.com/locations/10159/

After eating king crabs in Hokkaido, we continue to eat crabs here in the US. Not as juicy and tender as in Japan, but the Old Bay seasoning is mouth watering enough. Outside of the restaurant is a harbor lined with sailboats and yachts. Taking a leisurely stroll along the piers and soaking in the Vitamin D from California sunshine is a relaxing way to spend the afternoon. Be sure to put on adequate sunscreen!

在日本吃螃蟹，回來美國繼續吃螃蟹！雖然不像日本這麼鮮嫩多汁，但吃到old bay口味的海鮮煮法還是讓我們流口水。餐廳外面排著滿滿的帆船，吃飽後在附近走走享受加州陽光（記得擦防曬），舒服極了。

Shancheng Lameizi Hot Pot | 山城辣妹子

4225 Convoy St, San Diego, CA 92111
http://www.shanchenglameizi.com/

Convoy Street is the Asian kitchen of San Diego. I used to come here with my upperclassmen when I was in college here. This time, we came with our family to challenge the spicy hot pot, but we were left defeated, by even the least spicy level. There is an all-you-can-eat dessert bar for you to rest your overworked palette before you get back into the fight. The purple rice porridge is definitely my favorite!

聖地牙哥的Convoy St.聚集一堆亞洲美食，我在大學時學長學姊常帶我們來這裡覓食。這次和家人來吃麻辣火鍋，竟然被小辣打敗！在山城辣妹子，中場休息時有無限甜點解辣，紫米粥絕對是最吸引我的部分！

Weekly List: Pottery Festival | 本週清單：陶藝節

Lately the weather here in Okinawa has been a bit bipolar, one minute it will be sunny, then the next minute would be rain and wind. But overall it’s cooling down here, the perfect temperature if you ask me. Great for evening walk after dinner. What about you guys? Does it feel like Fall weather where you are?

沖繩最近天氣陰晴不定，上一秒晴天下一秒颳風下雨。但必須說天氣變涼的沖繩真的太舒服，吃完晚餐後一定會在外面走路散步。你們呢？有秋天的氣息嗎？

Tripcafeokinawa

沖縄県国頭郡恩納村字前兼久466-1CastelloHNB号室

Don’t ask me about the food. My friend and I were too overjoyed catching up that we forgot what we even ordered. It gets busy here during the weekend, at 2-3 pm it’s still about an hour wait. The interior design is instagram friendly. They take credit card and has outdoor seating. 

別問我好不好吃？我們和朋友因為聊天聊得過份開心，笑到完全忘了我們吃什麼。週末人潮有點多，下午兩三點還是等了快一小時，裝潢設計是網美派餐廳。能收信用卡，也有戶外用餐區。

Pottery Festival

Came with the intention to shop, but went home with nothing. But reignited in UN a desire to make pottery again. Does anyone have any recommendation for ceramic studio in Okinawa?

原本以為會大採購卻一樣也沒買，但讓UN很想重拾學陶藝的心。有人知道沖繩哪裡能學陶藝嗎？

Rachel Cafe

144- 4 - 5 Toya, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0305

This B&B is owned by a Hong Kong couple, and they are quite popular among American troops. Reviews all rave about the good food. It was good to revisit them again. 

一對香港夫妻開的B&B和早餐店，在美軍界非常有名，而且提到絕對以好吃為第一反應。一陣子沒來的我，還是很愛他們的食物。

Kino Store

443 Ginoza, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-1302

Sourced locally, and a newly opened store front. With my sweet tooth, I need to pay them a visit. Last week their 8 year old oven broke down, was forced to close down for the day. The day we went they had their new cake pop, so I felt obligated to try. The owner is very friendly, speaks perfect English. When they get a new oven, I will drive an hour to come back for desserts again! According to my friends, people in Tokyo would order desserts from them. 

使用沖繩當地食材，最近剛開實體店，我這麼愛吃甜食一定要來拜訪一下。上週他們烤了8年的烤箱壞了，關店休息，但去的那天他們推出”cake pop”，我當然要上去一趟。老闆非常親切，還和我們用英文聊天。等到他們新烤箱到時，我一定要在開一小時車程來買甜點！聽朋友說住東京的人都會特別訂購這家甜點！

Lequio Terrace Kanna

1703-4 Kanna, Ginoza, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-1304

How delightful the food here is! Has to be my new favorite seafood restaurant. I can’t get the taste of fresh seafood out of my mind. The day we went the owner served oysters, fish and prawns. We ordered them all. Sweet and fresh seafood. Highly recommend oysters and prawns, very delicious. They are closed on Tuesday. 

太好吃了！近期最好吃的海鮮店，回家後還是心念著這裡的海產。當天老闆有牡蠣、魚、和蝦子，我們通通點了。海鮮非常鮮甜，如果老闆有牡蠣和蝦子，一定要點！真的好好吃啊！每週二老闆休息。

Niseko Snowboarding Trip | 北海道滑雪經驗

Still can’t believe we made it to Hokkaido in February! We just got back from the US the night before we were to leave for Sapporo. But UN’s flight got delayed and he had to stay overnight in Tokyo, and we spent Valentine’s Day apart. UN flew from Tokyo back to Okinawa that morning, and immediately checked in for flight to Sapporo. As for me, I stayed up late to re-pack my luggage, also jet lagged. Ate Coco’s at 4 am, went for a run and took a shower. Thought I had some time to take a quick nap. Overslept and woke up an hour before my takeoff time. It’s a miracle I made it to the airport on time!

First time snowboarding in Hokkaido, fell in love with Niseko’s ski resort! Food was delicious, and powder snow is a game changer for me. The best part is that you can hop into onsen after snowboarding. No wonder Niseko is so popular for winter sport enthusiasts. Hands down the best snowboarding experience ever. Do not miss the soft serve at ski resort, very creamy. While organizing pictures, I came across seafood that we ate at Otaru. I can taste the sweetness of the crab in my mouth just thinking about it!

出發前一晚我們從美國回到日本，但UN因飛機誤點卡在東京過夜，我們以緊急處理沒見到彼此過情人節（終於一個多月後回顧此行程）。在此感謝UN的同事N的幫忙。UN在出發當天早上回到沖繩，立刻銜接往札幌班機。而我卻出個大包，前一晚時差睡不著起床悠閒打包行李、吃Coco壹番屋、到健身房運動，回家後調好鬧鐘試著睡覺，卻睡到飛機起飛前一小時，能搭上飛機到札幌簡直是奇蹟！

第一次在北海道滑雪，深深愛上Niseko滑雪場！雪場食物好吃、粉雪超好滑，更棒的是滑雪完能泡溫泉（實在是太舒服了！）難怪這裡的滑雪場這麼有名，只能說這是滑雪經驗最佳的一次。記得吃滑雪場的冰淇淋，牛奶味超濃。回顧照片時好想念那時在小樽吃到的海鮮，太美味了！