For our year-end vacation in 2019, we were not able to join the Gans, despite months of discussion on where to go and planning ... Daddy's leave for December was not approved as the quota had been reached. :-(
So instead, we went to Okinawa on our own in November.
The red-eye Jetstar flight to Okinawa was actually quite bearable, and the kids kept their promise to sleep through of it. Didn't wake up to eat though, so here's their first meal after we landed and collected our rental car - in-flight chicken rice.
It was too early for us to check in to our Airbnb, we drove to Makishi market.
Saw this quaint place near where we parked. There are lots of nice cafes, pubs and restaurants around the area.
And the seafood in the market were huge and glistening! But the kids were not in the mood for a seafood meal.
Neither were they in the mood for photos. Only Daddy and I were cheery at this cute salt ice cream shop.
Aaron was interested to photobomb though ...
and climb mini stairs ... monkey around.
Kokusai Dori is just next to Makishi market. We were amused with all the sweet potato and salt snacks, and sake/beer sold in the souvenir shops.
For lunch, we found a restaurant serving Okinawan food by chance. Food was yummy, slightly different from the usual Japanese food.
Okinawa has its own unique food culture, due to its location and complex history. It used to be an independent state called the Ryuku Kingdom, and was an important trading hub linking China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia. So its food had influences from all these countries.
After lunch, on our way back to the car, we saw street performances of traditional Ryuku dance. It looked like there were troupes from different clans, and there were even little kids performing! Maybe that's how they hope to pass on the Ryuku culture to the younger generation!
After that, it was off to our 1st Airbnb apartment in Yomitan, near the Toya Fishing Port.
*Photos from Airbnb
It was very spacious, well-furnished apartment with 3 bedrooms - so each of the kid has a room! Aaron slept in a room all by himself for the first time!
The owner was very thoughtful. Provided a coffee powder, tea, sugar and some basic cooking condiments. She even provided plasters, and souvenirs (+ bubble wrap) for us to bring back!
1st night, we went to the Mihama American Village, an outdoor American themed shopping and dining area.
By the time we got back to our apartment, we were ready to crash. So tired from the red-eye flight and full day of being out!
Just as well that we got back early. Because we discovered that we had a flat tyre when we got back! Thank God for bringing us back safely!
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