Today it has rained on and off, but it hasn't dampened the spirits of anyone. After breakfast, the group broke up into smaller groups for the initial orientation for the newbies.
The GRG Hotel is just a few blocks from Kokusai Dori, the main tourist shopping area, and an easy walk. Most of the groups started their initial shopping and tastes of Okinawa just after breakfast.
Not much of an eventful day, but getting used to the time change and scouting out potential items to purchase in the upcoming days. The small groups of people allows everyone to follow an experienced traveler so that you'll know where to go for that special item you want as a souvenir.
The market place just off Kokusai Dori is always a special place and as many times as I have been there, I don't think I've been to everything that is there. You can buy almost anything from pig faces to Kimonos. It's really something to experience if you ever get a chance to come to Okinawa.
A visit to Michigwa, the local food market in Hewa Dori is a must too. All sorts of food and some free samples. Fresh sashimi can be had for less than $5.00. The same sampling would be 25 to 35 dollars stateside.
A dinner of Katsudon and a cold beer capped off a day of discovery and recovery. Tomorrow will start the Island tour with the southern portion of the island. This will be more exciting and more to write about. Stay Tuned
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