Impromptu Christmas Party in Okinawa

Seems like Raul's coworkers had such a good time at Thanksgiving that they started inquiring about Christmas festivities and The Oteros responded with quite the feast. We're looking forward to leftovers of pernil, potato casserole, and more.

I got to meet Cathy's Peruvian Japanese friends whom I'd heard so much about. They were absolutely lovely and encouraged me to learn some Japanese while I'm here.

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Just Dance

For Christmas Espe got the video game Just Dance 2. This Titi wonders who the gift was really for. Check out this video and see for yourself.

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Happy B-Day

Espe started her pre-teen birthday with a swim meet and took first and second place in her events and then went off to the Round One - Indoor fun park.

LOve this place where else can you spend 3 hours for 18 dollars and let the kids go and play 'til they drop.

All the games inside are included. About 100 video-games.

Boxing

Mechanical Bull riding

Ride that bull Espe!

The Pre-Teens and Teen Amy, Espe and Katherine

Playing Soccer

Rollerskating

Dancing on skates ...reminds me of the Roxy in NYC

we are ready for the roller derby...NOT!

Dance Revolution!

These kids can't beat the master at the DANCE!

We all played really hard! Now the cake with the neighbors and the pre-teen sleep-over

The neighbors!

Espe had a great day with all of our new friends!

Happy Birthday to our little angel no matter how tall you are!

Halloween in Okinawa American Style

Espe celebrated Halloween on Kadena Air Force Base with her Peruvian-OKinawan friends. Lets start with how much candy they rounded up. The girls have never trick-o-treated and were surprised and thrilled at the amount of candy that is given.

Espe dressed like a werewolf like her favorite werewolf Jacob from the Twilight movies. Emily is dressed like Alice in Wonderland and Emily is the Joker.

What a scary bunch...NOT!

Epse had a blast!

Dinner Out in Oki

American Village

Sea Side

Canals of OKinawa

Our Favorite Japanese Restaurant

Tofu Champeru - stirfry tofu with bean sprouts, scallions, rice, miso and kimchi

Okinawa Soba- consists of pork bellie, fish cakes, parsley a side of gohan which is rice, mochi which is rice jelly and pickled ginger

Espe's dinner is another OKinawa soba with gohan (rice) and gyoza (pork dumplings)

Espe has adjusted well to Okinawan and Japanese cuisine and has finally mastered the chopstick.

Vegan Dinner

I love Okinawan food.

When did Keith Herring visit OKinawa?

American Village

Okinawa Mueseum of Art

Who can complain about being surrounded by such beauty?

More Pictures of Okuma Beach

Okuma is just one of the beautiful beaches here on Okinawa that cater to the military.

A partly cloudy day but still beautiful.

Espe and Mom Snorkel

Enjoying the outdoors

Beach Girl!!

I love Okuma Beach !!!

How can we not enjoy the time here!

Wish you were all here to enjoy with us!!

Waverunners, jetskis, parasailing, windsurfing and snorkeling Okuma has it all.

Eat our bubbles!

Espe and dad snorkel!

Sad to go home beautiful views all the way.

Houses are part of the valley

Raul snorkeling!

Cathy and Raul

Espe and Raul loving the beach!

Espe and dad on their first ride!