BIOs on the Hill/Okinawa v. USA: Parks

Again, one of the main reason I will miss Okinawa-the parks. Where else can you get up close and personal with a hog in the thick of swine flu season? Where else can you walk goats on a leash and get a ride from an Ox? If you find a place in the States that costs less than 10 bucks, let me know. The Okinawans also throw safety and caution to the winds which results in incredible jungle gyms. Check Peter out on a pretty awesome slide! Even Pudge wouldn't get near that monster! The Orchids are in season and it has been quite some time since I have seen flowers so beautiful. Our trip to Bios on the hill was part of our farewell week with our friends. We will surely miss the Rohr girls!

Moving Day!

I am also going to put this in Okinawa v. USA . Okinawa wins, hands down. It took our Japanese movers four hours to pack and load our entire shipment of household goods. Granted, it was only about 4500 pounds but the same job took 12 hours back in the United States. These guys didn’t even accept a tip-except a couple of Burger King Whopper meals. Life got a whole lot less stressful after our stuff was gone….

Comprehensive Park-One Last Time

This is our favorite park by far…just take a look and you can see why. This park is a must for families with kids coming to Okinawa. The boys had a great time riding their scooters (Danny is getting pretty good), climbing the castle, and feeding the carp (which I find disgusting yet somehow can’t stop watching). The park was bustling with locals on vacation during Japanese Golden Week. For more on golden week check out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Week_(Japan)

Saying Good Bye for the Summer

The boys had their last day of school and said good bye to their teachers and friends. We will be forever grateful to the teachers at the Camp Courtney CDC for taking such good care of our boys. Thank you!

Round I Part II (with Farrell)

Parents have fun too! They even get stuck. Take a look at the old man chasing after his kids and getting stuck in the net! And this guy is going to lead a battalion of Marines! Follow Me!
Well, there was some devil pup training going on. Farrell took the boys to the mats and showed them some of his moves…or did they show him their moves… who could tell?! They had a great time and we will never forget our Round I experience (where else can a pregnant lady go, let her boys run loose while sitting in a massage chair?!)

Holy Round 1, Batman!

I am going to put this in the Okinawa v. USA section too...I could not believe my eyes! I will tell you this: The Okinawan's do parks and recreation WAY better than the States. I hate to say it...but it is true. Just take a look! Where in the US can you find an enormous ball pit/play house with RELAXING MASSAGE CHAIRS for the parents to sit in and supervise?! Seriously, people. There is a roller rink, arcade, basketball court, golf cage, batting cage, soccer cage, ping pong, karaoke...and get this-once you pay for the entry fee (nominal) it is all FREE. That's right, free. Dude, what more could you ask for? Oh, maybe a coffee shop or snacks? Check, done. They got it. Can you tell I am impressed with this place? If you are moving to Okinawa, you HAVE to come here.

Daniel Patrick Sullivan, Special Operations Capable

Here is a picture of Danny standing his watch...always vigilant...