Steph, Ben, and Morgan flew in on time, and we have had a great time since. We started by going to the Churaumi Aquarium, the second largest aquarium in the world (the first is in Atlanta, GA). We saw sharks, and rays, and dolphins, and manatees. It was a great time! That night, I took them to my favorite restaurant- FAB CURRY! Morgan was not as impressed as I am with it.
For Father's Day, we went to "our" Officer's Club for brunch- the Butler O Club! It was wonderful.
Next, we spent 3 days relaxing at an US Air Force owned beach resort in northern Okinawa called Okuma. We kicked back, played games, watched movies, hung out on the beach, went diving, hiked to a waterfall, went parasailing, and enjoyed spending our 20th Anniversary together! On the way back, we went to a pineapple farm and sampled all kinds of pineapple drinks and food.
After a couple of days back on base, including my last shift of work, we finally arrived in Iwakuni, Japan, successfully managing Space-A travel. We are planning a full week, including a trip to Miyajima Island, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Kamakura Beach, and Tokyo. Hopefully, weather permitting, we will hike Mount Fuji!
Until I blog again.......
LCDR Butler
How fun!!! Your post is really making me miss Japan! I loved it there! :) I'm so glad you were able to spend Father's Day and your 20th Anniversary together!!! Thanks for the great pictures. I can tell how much fun everyone is having!
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sounds like a fun-filled packed trip so far. Happy belated 20th anniv. and Father's Day!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are all having fun. Looks a little humid (can almost see the sweat beads in the pics)... Scott is salavating over the aquarium and pineapple farm pics, says he wants to come visit too. We finally hit our 110's of the year. Have fun hiking Mt Fugi.
ReplyDeleteWho lives in a Pineapple under the sea????
ReplyDeleteSorry, but I just had to do that! I guess the boys have had Spongebob on way too much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous time you all are having! I am so glad you are having so much fun!! Have a great time! Hopefully, you will post more pictures soon! We LOVE seeing them and hearing all about your vacation!!!! Love and miss you all tons!
Dear Brad,
ReplyDeleteWe having been reading your blog since you left.
We decided we needed to figure out how to post a comment today JULY 4th....to say THANK YOU for your service to our country.... Thank God there are people out there like you.
Most Sincerely,
Laurie,Stan,Codie,Colton Sanchez
Wow your own personal club! Sounds like you are having a wonderful time with family. Thinking of you all!
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