Korean Performers.

The base had a picnic with lots of fun entertainment.  There was live music, cardboard boat races, snow cones, and these awesome traditional Korean performers.  Their hats have tassels or long ribbons attached, which they spin and twirl while dancing.

This was the first time we'd seen this type of pyramid display.  One guy supports three men and a child while dancing.  Unbelievable!

We're so lucky to see these types of performances!

Guam.

Our final stop was Guam.  The flight landed in the early morning, affording us this beautiful welcome sunrise.

We checked in at this amazing resort - it even had water slides!  I love water slides!

It even had fire dancer shows, which we watched from our room.

We explored a lot of the island during the mornings, then played at the resort during the afternoons.  It was perfect!

Ben making fun of "planking".

We found some amazing tide pools with all sorts of crazy creatures and beautiful views.

One of the gorgeous sunsets.  I'd go back in a heartbeat!

And... more pictures!

Okinawa.

We caught a flight from Tokyo to Okinawa and landed in the late afternoon.  After exploring Kadena (and the largest BX in the Pacific (three stories!), we headed out the main gate to explore some of the local stores and restaurants.  We found an amazing soba house with the best noodles I've ever had.  Ben was in heaven.  He ate with a smile on his face.  I wish I'd have gotten a picture of it!

The next day, we found our way to Nakagusuku Castle to explore.  It was really rainy, but everything was so green and it smelled really good!

Not really sure what I'm doing here...

I snapped some quick shots on the cab ride back to the base.

We were there for about a day and a half before we decided to keep hopping.  We weren't able to rent a car (licencing issues) and cabs were pretty expensive.  Plus the weather was pretty crummy and a flight came up to Guam, so...

ps.  more pictures.