Sunday, June 17, 2012

Surf City - Okinawa style

I took a walk along the seawall this afternoon - and found the "Huntington Beach" of Sanabe.....



There was a huge crowd out in the water.....I'm not a good enough photographer to catch anyone riding a wave but they were all doing pretty well - the waves weren't too big so lots of kids out in the water!



Apparently the surfers rule is wear your flip flops to the steps leading down to the water, kick them off before you get to the waterline-surfers honor they'll be there when you get back.



The parking totally looks like Cali.....just pull your car over whenever you can wedge it it!

On my walk back home, I ran across a rather unusual building.....I've never actually seen a purple tile building before so I felt obligated to take a picture and share.  It seems this particular "chain" has several housing units in the area....all identifiable by the gorgeous grape jelly bean color.

3 comments:

  1. I love your blog. It is really nice to be able to follow you on your journeys.
    Bev

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  2. Hi Betty,

    Just a note to let you know we are reading your blog.

    PS It needs updated

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  3. Hi, Betty -

    You are obviously not familiar with the "Purple Hyatt." For many, many years, there was a Hyatt Hotel in Lincolnwood, IL (right outside the north side of Chicago) that was a loud shade of PURPLE! It did make it easy to describe the hotel to people unfamiliar with the area. "Just look for the Purple Hyatt...."

    Love your blog.


    Becky Buegel

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