Archive for April 2016
OKINAWA TRIP 13: HAKUGIN-DO TEMPLE & BASEBALL
By Jenifer Tull-Gauger We had at least a few hours before our evening baseball game, and only had use of one vehicle at this time. Hakugin-do Temple waited about a 30-minute drive away from Naha. This shrine to self-control topped my “must do” list for the trip. Depue Renshi, Gauger Renshi, Tull-Gauger Sensei and I…
Read MoreOKINAWA TRIP 12: NAHA, KOKUSAI DORI, SHUREIDO
By Jenifer Tull-Gauger Our Wednesday in Okinawa was spent in the Naha (capitol city) area. I want to let you know about something pretty awesome we saw the night before. Gauger Renshi and I were dropping people off at Hamagawa Lodge, and when we were in the parking lot, which was slim and bordered by…
Read MoreOKINAWA TRIP 11: ZAKIMI CASTLE, TUMAIGUSHIKU BEACH PICNIC
By Jenifer Tull-Gauger Tuesday morning, we drove out to Zakimi Castle. It was still hot and humid, but I could not complain about it this day, because trees and the ocean breeze made it tolerable. On the drive to the Zakimi, I noticed shisa statues everywhere, especially guarding houses and properties in the neighborhoods. …
Read MoreOKINAWA TRIP 10: OKINAWA KENPO EXCHANGE EVENT
By Jenifer Tull-Gauger Kiyan Sensei invited us to an Okinawa Kenpo exchange event. The evening continued to be full of activity. Many thanks go to Amy and David Wray for bringing us a LOT of water, and for taking photos and video to share. The Okinawa Kenpo exchange took place in a room upstairs, adjacent…
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