June 8, 2010

We were fortunate enough to be able to meet the superintendent of the Board of Education and the Mayor of Okinawa. After our visit with them we went sight seeing to the ancient Shuri Castle and the Shikina Gardens. The historical, cultural part is one of the main reasons why I wanted to go on this trip so its amazing to be these treasures in real life.

I loved going to Shuri Castle. The artifacts are all so amazing and the view is just stunning. I would never be able to experience this any where else. Its really cool to think that one day a long time ago an emperor walked where I was standing. Shikina Gardens was also breath taking. It was well maintained and you can feel the history as you walk around the gardens.


Picture Right/Above = me at Shuri Castle