Can I get a cup of tea? It was a chilly, overcast day, we were walking down Kokusai Street, the main shopping street of Naha when it started to drizzle. What a perfect time to duck into a cafe to have a cup of hot tea. After seeing a lot of cute shops selling ice... Continue Reading →
Japan
Ishigaki, Japan Kabira Bay Being our first port in Japan, we went through immigration. The process was very easy since Japanese immigration officials came on board. We each presented our passports and ship's ID cards to an official. Once cleared, we could go ashore and begin our tour. The first thing our tour guide taught... Continue Reading →
Amazon Legends, Making Manioc Flour, and Idyllic Seaside Village
Turning a Legend into a Festival: Boi Bumba One of the things I enjoy about traveling is hearing the legends and tales from each region. Over time these legends tend to change a bit from generation to generation. I'm sure that is true when it comes to the "Legend of the Bull." So what is the legend? It... Continue Reading →