On July 2nd this year, we traveled to see the Shuri Castle near Naha. It has a fascinating history, but to make things quick and easy...This was the palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom built in the 14th century. It is now designated a World Heritage Site. In 1945 it was almost completely destroyed during the Battle of Okinawa. The Japanese military had set up their headquarters underground at the castle, and for three days the American Battleship USS Mississippi shelled it. It was used for other purposes throughout the years, and then in 1992 it was reconstructed on top of the original site using records, photographs, and memory. We spent almost the entire day there and STILL didn't see everything! It was amazing and beautiful to be a part of. I plan on visiting this site again! Sorry for the amount of pics, but we just had so many interesting photo ops!! Enjoy!
This vending machine was so dang cool...you could buy an umbrella for about ten bucks for sun or rain!
The emperor's throne!
Okinawan Soba = most delicious food here. Divine!
Soba freak!
Amy, it's so much fun to see your pictures and read your blog posts! I miss you though, and once school starts, it will really be obvious that you're gone! Keep the cool posts coming, and give my best to your cute family!
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Jan
Hey! I love seeing all the fun you guys are having and the memories you're making with your family. You're missing all the fireworks...haha. Missin' ya! xxxx
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