Gen Sushi: 130

So one of Chris' co-workers suggested a sushi place within walking distance of our house! I decided to go there and check it out... I took my trusty side kick Nicole for lunch and we actually decided to drive!

It is super close and there didn’t seem to be a wait (during lunch). They seemed to have quite a few rolls to pick from, we shared four. Most places seem to only be open for dinner, but this place was open for lunch!

I remember them being pretty good- and fresh. As usual for places here, there was tea and water (self-serve up front). I remember this because there was an air force group taking up most of the restaurant and when I went to get refills, they were trying to pay and I couldn’t get to the drinks....

All in all this place was good. When Chris and I went back, we didn’t find it to be as GREAT as I first thought it was. But for being so close, I would probably go back again! They take Credit cards and Yen! I think they take dollars too =) I will have to check next time I go!

We got egg rolls for appetizer and Chris got shrimp tempura with beef!

7.31.12 Cocoks: Pedicures

Today was my official birthday.  Nicole, Sarah and Sarah's brother & sister in law went to lunch at our favorite sushi place!  Then we headed to the famous "Cocoks" for pedicures....

This place was quaint! Each chair is surrounded by curtains to make it private if you wish.  Every day is "bring your kids day" except for Sunday's (I think), good thing it was a Tuesday! We sat three on one side and two across and had our own little area.  We each had our own technician and the place was fully staffed (and huge)!  We didnt have to wait because Sarah made us appointments.  Even her brother in law got a pedicure! 

They have these books that you look through (basically the entire time) to choose your design.  Instead of getting one nail design, they do the design on each toe! It was crazy and probably took me the whole hour to pick one! They served tea (which was delish) and we had a great time!

Here is a picture of our toesies!

I think the pedicure is 3990 Yen (you get a foot massage and the artwork) and I got a 20% off for my birthday (they give you a discount if it is your birthday month).  They also have cards to get stamped to get discounts and such the more times you go! Here is the website: http://www.cocok.net/em_nail.html 

Nago: Dirt Bike Track and Pizza in the Sky

It just occurred to me that I never posted about our day trip to Nago.

We left in search for the Dirt Bike Track just south of Nago. 

We took the expressway as if going to Hansen or Schwab... I will have to add directions later!


After successfully finding the track we ventured out to "Pizza in the Sky"

It was a BEAUTIFUL day and we had such a great lunch! The directions I had were awesome and led us straight there.... that and the fact that once you get close enough, there are lots of signs. 

The signs are red white and green and tell you which way to turn!

The view was amazing and the place was hoppin, we had about a 20 minute wait.  You have to sign your name on the sign in sheet so make sure you tell the hostess how to say your name, because they don't know great English!  They have hats and fans, and shaded areas for your waiting pleasure. 

When we sat down to order, the menu is on a fan.  Japanese on one side and English on the other. 

They make one kind of pizza every day.  You get what ever the pizza is for the day.  Ours was corn, cheese, peperoni, and onions.  It sounds crazy but was DELISH.  They have a medium and a large and Chris and I split the Medium and it was perfect.  But they also have salads and other things.  We each had a coke.

We finished the day with some great pictures of the East China Sea! Enjoy!

 

26 7.30.12

So my 26th birthday is tomorrow and we celebrated over the weekend.  My first gift was a full night's sleep with no interruptions! I slept for 8 hours on Friday! Woo!
Saturday we got our new van!! So I am no longer home bound every day!
Then Saturday night we went with friends to dinner at our current favorite Korean BBQ joint! The restaurant made me a cake with 26 scoops of ice cream! WHOA! I shared, don't worry.
We had a great time!
Sunday, we left the house with the intention to go to the beach.  Packed the van and headed out.... by the time we got their Jaxon was asleep and we decided not to wake him up. So I got to play tourist with my driver and Chris drove around so I could take pictures of all the cool things we saw! It was such a fun weekend!
Sunday night Jaxon was in a good mood after he woke from his nap, so I had an impromptu photo shoot- for all of 6 minutes. LOL
We FINALLY put Jaxon's bed together (the hardware came in the mail) and he slept for 8.5 hours! OMGosh! We were ecstatic!

Here are a few pictures I have, I will post the rest tomorrow! Enjoy!

Capital 6.16.12

6.16.12  We went out with some friends to Capital Steakhouse.  Only the best hibachi bar I have EVER been to.  Well duh, were in Okinawa. Home of the Best Japanese food ever.

Unfortunately, I didnt bring my camera, so I borrowed this photo from OkinawaHai.com. Thanks.

Anyway Chris had shrimp tempura for the first time. He is now officially addicted. But thats not surprising, he loves everything deep fried.  Well almost everything.

We had a great time, thanks again Mr. & Mrs. Small for dinner! Can't wait to go back here!

I'm Thirsty 6.22.12

6.22.12 We tried some Japanese drinks today.  The vending machines are every where... .youll NEVER go thirsty.  I had a melon shake, and chris had a Peach juice.  Surprisingly, they were fantastic.  We will be sure to try many other options!

Courtney Lodge June 2012

While we were trapped in the hotel for ten days... we decided to venture out to find the "beach."  Well we got as close as 100ft and some rocks... so we decided to make the best of it.  Took some photos and found some cool plant. It was fun, but cloudy and yet still humid as heck.