The Hokulea

On Sunday a bunch of us gathered to make flower arrangements for the crew of the Houkulea. We made head bands of flowers. It was a nice day to make these. I had to work, but I made my grand escape to the beach to help out the girls. Too bad we couldn't keep them, since they were for the crew.

This is a picture of all the people who helped join in the flower making. Don't we look nice?

This picture was taken during the Welcome Ceremony in Itoman Harbor. There was Hula Dancing, Eisa Drums and lots of speeches... it was to be expected! Afterwards we headed down to BiBi beach for a big party. There the crew ate roasted pig, drank lots of Orion berr and had lots of fun while enjoying some traditional entertainment from Okinawa and Hawaii.

This is the crew right before they were invited to come on Okinawan land.

Clowning Around the Island

Julie and I decided to embark on an adventure to visit the Tomori Lion in Yaese Town. It's about a 4 minute drive from my school. We were so bored at school, that we just went in, said our "hello and goodbyes." We technically had a two week vacation with pay. Nice, huh?

I don't know why this lion is famous though. I need to research Wikipedia; but the lion sits atop of a little hill in Yaese overlooking the town. On the bottom picture, Julie is having her fun with the 10 seater swing. I was on the other side... obviously taking the picture.