We decided to head up north to Cape Hedo to celebrate Father’s Day.  We drove all the way up the west coast of Okinawa passing beautiful views of the blue and turquoise water set against the lush green of the forests and jungle.  We passed fishing villages, farms, and little cafes along the way.  It turned out to be a beautiful evening to explore the cape.  The views were like something out of a movie.  It was absolutely beautiful.  Formed by an elevated coral reef, Cape Hedo is the northernmost point of Okinawa. Cape Hedo lies where the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet.  As you stand on the rocks facing west, you are looking out at the East China Sea and as you face the east, you are captivated by the immense Pacific Ocean.

The boys had the most fun running around and exploring the rocks and jungle. I was a little nervous trying to keep up with all of them high up on the cliffs overlooking the beautiful ocean.

I am so thankful my boys have such a strong man of God to look up to and learn from.  We had the best Father’s Day exploring Cape Hedo!!

Ever since we got to Okinawa we have been wanting to take a trip up north to Pineapple Park! It’s a fun and unique theme park where you ride on pineapple shaped cars through a pineapple farm.  Did you know that pineapples grow out of the ground? I guess I always thought they grew from trees!  

After taking a tour through the pineapple farm, you walk through a beautiful botanical garden that is filled with beautiful flowers and plants.  There are even a few small waterfalls.  The boys loved exploring the gardens.

And the best part of Pineapple Park was sampling all the pineapple wines and treats at the market at the end of the tour.  Everything was so delicious!  We had the best day exploring this park!

After we left Pineapple Park we decided to try out The Hammock Cafe that was not far from the park! It was such a neat restaurant!  You each had your own private cabana with mats to lay on and a hammock to relax in.  The food was absolutely delicious!!

We ended the day watching the sun set over the East China Sea!  I am so thankful for days like today!!

In Texas we celebrate May 5th as Cinco De Mayo but here in Japan, you will find these beautiful and colorful fish flying around to celebrate Children’s Day.  The celebration is known as Koi Nobori.  The Japanese use these colorful fish to represent the virtues they believe children should aspire.  The fish symbolizes perseverance, energy, and strength.  You will find these fish flying all over the island of Okinawa.  These pictures are at Colt’s international preschool.

This is a picture from the town next to the base we live on.  Its beautiful to see all the colorful fish flying in the sky!

All Colt wanted for his 4th birthday was to go stay the night at a hotel. He talked about staying at a hotel for months.  He really wanted to go to Atlantis..(yes he sees all the commercials for it on the Nick Jr. channel)..but I figured this resort would do.  And since the Bahamas are half way around the world from us and this resort is only 30 minutes from our house it would have to work! Brandon missed his birthday party because he was still in Korea so we finally found a weekend that we could celebrate his birthday!  He was in heaven!  I couldn’t even get him to turn around for the picture.  He was so excited to get to the beach!