Sumo in Okinawa

Alex and I have check off another box on our "To Do List While In Japan", we went to a Sumo Tournament that was held here on Okinawa(I know a shocker Liz wasn't with me). Last year was first time in 10 years that they came and held a sumo tournament here in Okinawa and ever more shocked that they came back this year. We showed up and the wrestlers were warming up. Then what Alex called the B league come out and wrestled. Next was the major leagues. These guys were huge. It is funny to all the Japanese people were running up to them and getting autographs and pictures. We have no clue who they are so we sat in our seats.

Pottery Festival

Liz and I decided to explore the island by going to a pottery festival down in Naha. We both were looking for bowls and I was looking for some Christmas presents. While we were there we ran into a lady who was allowing people to make their own pottery. So Liz and I waited for our turn to make a bowl or cup. The language barrier wasn't a problem until we wanted to keep our cup and bowl. We get to pick them up near the end of the month.

Halloween

Alex had finally made it back from all his TDY's. We went to the club for a halloween party. I wanted Alex and I to go as Dog and Beth the Bounty Hunters but he had other plans. He decided to go as "The Dude" from the Big Lebowski. However, some people thought he was Jesus.

More Family Pictures

Family Pictures

I've been bugging Alex to get some new pictures of us taken. My friend Liz got her family pictures done by Amanda Webb. I really like what I saw so I booked us an appointment. I wanted both beach and Okinawa theme. We knew Alex was going to say no to the beach since he and the sun don't get along and no to the Okinawa theme because its Okinawa. Since he wasn't there I went with both ideas. The pictures turned out great. It was fight to get him to take off his Nike's but we did get him into the flip-flops.

Oktoberfest

This past weekend I went to Oktoberfest at the Butler O'Club. It was a fun filled night of drinking beer, eating cucumber salad, sauerbraten, and sauerkraut and an Oomph band. Liz was the DD, thanks to her we all got home safe and sound except my car. We went to the club It died when Liz dropped me off at my house. Laura and I pushed the car in a parking spot. It is still sitting there I think it needs a new battery.

Bullfighting

I was a little unsure about going on this tour but Liz convinced me to go with her. The bulls only fought with each other. They were on a leash with trainers and several others people on the sidelines to help pull the bulls apart. I can say I went to an Okinawa bullfight and don't need to go again.