American Village

Here on Okinawa there is a place that they call American Village.  You can probably obtain more amazing things from America here than anywhere in Hawai'i.  I'm not sure if it's comparable to anything on the mainland, but I suppose I would have to ask around.  It was, however, a little more hot then I would've preferred.  I think I was just a little bit dehydrated by the end of the day but it was a good experience.

It continues to amaze me how much nicer people seem to be here in Okinawa.  Once I speak a little bit of Japanese, they are all more then willing to join in conversation.  Also, being here with my family has given me a great opportunity to actually use my Japanese that I don't usually get while in Matsuyama.  There are so many people who are available to translate there whereas here, I am somehow more willing to ask people questions and interact.

I really like all the colors of Okinawa as well from all their glass to their patterns; but I've noticed that many of their textiles look kind of like they're out of the Himalayas.

I don't know, just my observations.  Probably isn't of any particular interest to you.

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