No doubt 2020 is an unusual year. Whatever happened this year felt surreal, and it fast-forwarded to now, Thanksgiving! Despite all the uncertainty, UN and I are extra grateful for the time that we got to explore around this beautiful island, served in church, spent time with friends, and got to know each other more.
Lastly, we want to thank God for everything we’ve gone through this year and past. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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？
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。
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？
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。
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！
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。
Okinawa weather changed so suddenly. It was super hot just a few days ago, but after one day of raining, all of a sudden it’s getting a little chilly now. The temperature right now is in the 70s, and I fell cold. So much that I’ve gotten out my Fall clothes. This post is a few weeks delayed, please excuse my tardiness.
沖繩天氣一日變天，前幾天還熱到出門立刻流汗，但有天下雨後，天氣馬上變涼。最近溫度降到70度，我竟然覺得好冷，已經把秋天的衣服拿出來。雖然是本週日誌，但已經是好幾週前發生的事了。希望各位讀者別介意！
OMG, I saw snakes here! Snakes in the wild, not the kind you see in museum. We got up at 6 am to meet up at Azama Port, got on the ferry to Kudaka Island. It only takes 20 minutes to get here, faster ferry takes only 15. Okinawan people believe that their ancestors Amaikiyo landed on Kudaka Island, therefore, there remains many places of worship here. Priestess would host ceremonies at these worship places. Please know that these are considered scared places of worship and are not accessible to visitors. You can see Kudaka Island from Sefa-Utaki. Both Sefa-Utaki and Kudaka Island are considered sacred. Kudaka Island is not big, recommend to do a bike tour after you get off from the ferries.
我要崩潰了！我竟然看到蛇，不是在博物館那種標本，是野外蛇！一群朋友早上六點集合出發到位在東南邊的Azama Port坐船到久高島，只要20分鐘（快船約15分鐘）就能到這小島。沖繩人相信他們的祖先Amamikiyo降臨在久高島地方，因此這裡還保留許多祭拜的場地，而祝女會來這裡辦儀式和祈禱。切記，這些地點是不能進去的！從Sefa-Utaki能看到久高島，這兩個地點也是沖繩最神聖的地方。整個島不大，下船後建議能租台腳踏車環島，非常方便。
Originally was planning to go back to Taiwan for Moon Festival, but you know! I can’t believe my friend K was able to order some pomelos. My mom also sent us some moon cakes from Taiwan. A group of us Taiwanese friends gathered together for a BBQ, to bring some Taiwanese festivity to Okinawa. Is it just me or why do I associate fireworks with Moon Festival?
今年原本想回台灣過中秋節，但你也知道的！朋友K竟然訂到文旦，我媽從台灣寄月餅來，還有朋友準備烤肉，把台灣中秋節氣氛帶到沖繩。為什麼我印象中秋節耶要放煙火？
UN went deep sea fishing with some friends, I went scuba diving instead. Thanks to my friend C for letting me be the third wheel. This time I captured 2 green sea turtles, one shark, and Nemo and family. My friend C is getting ready to move to Europe, so this was the last dive before they leave. Thank you for never giving up on me despite my many panic attacks while scuba diving. Thank you for taking care of me.
UN和朋友一起去海釣，我和朋友們去潛水！感謝朋友C讓我當電燈泡，這次收服兩隻綠蠵龜、一隻鯊魚和Nemo一家人！朋友C要準備搬到歐洲了，這算是他們離開前一起的最後一潛。感謝朋友C不放棄我，記得第一次和她潛水時，我整個人panic attack還被浪吹的像瘋子，但他還是願意和我做朋友，邀我一起潛水，照顧我，由心感謝！
Eh, it actually tastes pretty good! This reminds me of two years ago when we went to Jamaica. When can we travel again?! The meat is not dry, sauce is on point. It’s not as spicy as the ones we had in Jamaica, but it definitely exceeded my expection!
哎唷，竟然還不錯！讓我們好想念兩年前去牙買加狂吃Jerk Chicken的時候，什麼時候能出國旅行啊？肉質不乾，醬也不錯，雖然不像在牙買加吃到的那麼辣，但在異國食物沙漠的沖繩裡，這水平還是讓我有點嚇到！
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