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Reflecting on 2017

12/31/2017

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December 31st not only marks the end of 2017, but it's also mine and Ben's 2nd wedding anniversary! Needless to say, we feel very reflective during this time since we're celebrating both the end of a calendar year and another year of marriage. We really love that our wedding anniversary closes out the year because anything that happened in 2017 was undoubtedly our second year of marriage so it's easy to keep track (kind of convenient, right?) Not to mention, we always get the day off after our anniversary which is why having a holiday wedding is seriously underrated!

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Merii Kurisumasu!

12/25/2017

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Yesterday, Ben and I celebrated our second Christmas in Japan. While it can be a bit saddening spending  yet another holiday away from home and without family, we were grateful to celebrate all weekend long with a bunch of great friends and good company. It's also nice to know that we only have one more Christmas left to in Japan too!

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Okinawa WWII Caves Part 2: Happy Cave

12/21/2017

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After paying our respects at Sad Cave, Kara and I were ready to set out for Shimuku Gama, or Happy Cave in Okinawa, Japan. Shimuku Gama is about 2 km from Chibichiri Gama. Amazingly, before American bombardment caved in the passage, the two were actually the same cave and you could walk from one entrance to the other! Now a days it's a short drive.

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Okinawa WWII Caves Part 1: Sad Cave

12/18/2017

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This is Ben signing on for this post. Over the weekend, Kara and I visited two caves up in the Okinawan village of Namihara. On an island spotted with caves, these two are noteworthy for their World War II significance. The history behind these natural sights truly is a "Tale of Two Caves," so I will start here with the story and our experience of Chibichiri Gama, often known colloquially as Sad Cave.

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A Scenic Morning in Yomitan

12/16/2017

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Much to my dismay, it’s been rainy and/or cloudy out for the past four or so weeks in Okinawa. Considering last fall brought nothing but bright blue skies and sunshine, this endless dreary weather has been a huge bummer. On the rare occasion that the sun does decide to tease us with a ray or two, it always tends to be during the work week. This would be greatly appreciated... If I wasn’t trapped inside my office with no chance of escaping! Excuse my flare for the dramatics, but this crummy weather has been the bane of my existence and has literally put a damper on so many of mine and Bens plans.

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      • Kyoto
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      • Osaka & Nara
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    • Singapore
    • Taiwan >
      • Taipei
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      • Bangkok
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      • Ho Chi Minh City
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      • The Beginning
      • Week One
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      • Halfway Point
      • End of 2017
      • Two Years Down, One to Go!
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