Showing posts with label Resort. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Resort. Show all posts

Monday, April 24, 2017

Lunch on Ikei Island -- What an Experience !

AJ Resort, dining,Hibus Restaurant


Would They Even Let Us In ?



Out doing some research on outer islands, today it suddenly became lunchtime.

Doc and I had been kicked off one beach because, we didn't feel like paying for parking.

Some resorts can be pretty snooty. Dontcha think ?

This place had two (unattended) guard shacks with signs warning, "Hotel Guests Only."

"Let's go, Doc. We'll tell them, we're guests. Why else, would we be here?"

At the Hibus Restaurant, we were greeted and, got permission to enter.



Seashore scene outside restaurant, picnic tables, trees


The first customers, any table inside the place, was ours for the asking.

So, this ocean view was selected, where the scenery was nice and, air-conditioning felt good.

Normally, you don't catch me, going into some five star resort, to grab a meal.

The menu had all sorts of items, you could select from and, prices, weren't too outrageous.


Large Roast Beef Submarine Sandwich set


Earlier in the day, on another island, I laid my flip-flop on the road, to shoot a photo.

It gives the viewer a sense of scale. The snake, was easily four times the size of my shoe.

That, you'll have to view, some other time. It would ruin your appetite, I bet.

Anyhow, I thought of placing one of my footwears, up there for this image.

But, it was sorta a high class place and, they might have gotten upset with me.

That roast beef submarine sandwich, was probably larger than one of my feet.

It cost 1,945 Yen, which is about twenty bucks. It filled up two of us.

Talking about it, I think it was the first time, I had eaten a roast beef sandwich in a long time.

As a matter of fact, I don't think I've ever had one on any Okinawa island, before.

Doc and I, will probably be going back, to visit the AJ Resort on Ikei Island, again and again.

Our little ladies probably, wouldn't enjoy it because, they're always on diets. Hah.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Travel Photo: Shioya Bridge in Ogimi Okinawa

bridge,travel,ghosts,camping,abandoned resort

Could There Be Ghosts Living Nearby ?

 

 

Ever since, researching for this photo, I ain't sure I'll be camping under this bridge, again.

It used to be one of my favorite hangouts, on hot summer evenings.

But a friend of mine, named Okinawa Soba, got me thinking.

He tells the story of Shah Bay Resort over on Flickr.

It seems, Shioya Bay, used to be called Shah Bay.


And, the resort, abandoned, around 1995, has become something else.

It sounds like a goldmine, for ghost hunters and photographers.

Heck with the bridge, I'll camp out at the Ghost Resort, next time, I'm up that way !







Friday, December 21, 2012

Look at Luxury: Ryukyu Onsen in a Photo Essay

Senagajima Gets a New Hotel

 

These photos were taken yesterday on Okinawa's Senaga Island.

The Ryukyu Onsen Grand Opening is today.

What you are looking at is a brand new hot spring resort in the Ryukyu Islands.


 It's so close to Naha International Airport you can see the planes take-off and land.


You could hop off your flight, grab your luggage and be there in less than 20 minutes !


 A friendly staff is waiting to assist you and show you around.

They have over 100 rooms for guests.

 
The place is full of surprises.

Massage Service, Body Salon, Public Bath, Sauna, Conference Room, Banquet Hall, Outdoor

 Swimming Pool  and a Japanese Outdoor Bath, are just a few of the goodies offered.

Pets are allowed, too.


Guaranteed to be popular, is the Lunch Buffet.


Whenever you see a sign that says Lunch Viking style that means:

Help yourself to All You Can Eat !


Lockers are provided for only 100 yen.

And get this.  When you are done using them, your money comes back to you !


Ready for the Grand Opening, bouquets of flowers were on display, everywhere.


When Mrs. RyukyuMike finds out about this resort, I'll have to take her there.

First, I'll have to ask them where they'll keep my Huskies.

Once everybody gets settled, I'm going to jump in that onsen and live in luxury !

Take a Video Tour Courtesy of OkiNinjaKitty !




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Friday, November 2, 2012

Blue to Grey with the Canon G12 Today


It started off looking like this today.  Blue skies, ya gotta love them.


We went to the big city and it was going to be the G12's last ride, with me.

Since I was going to trade her in for a newer model, I figured I'd take a few last shots.

That way I could show the camera salesman the thing still works.

He was all set to send my old friend off to be evaluated.

That was until he asked me, "Where's the charger?"

Duh.

It was back in my office.

Groan.

The big city is far away from where I live.  And we had other business to do.

That's about the time the skies started going grey.

We had to go to some 5 star hotel for a business meeting.

There was nobody in the resort hotel dressed like me and I felt, a little bit, out of place.

This couple seemed friendly enough so, I asked if I could take their picture.

Almost everybody else, in the room we went to was dressed in suits.

Shucks.  I thought my Marilyn Monroe t-shirt was sorta fancy.

And, I wore an almost new pair of yellow flip-flops and some slacks.

Probably, I should have put some socks on, and not been so casual.

It was nice to get out of there.


 Heading back up the west coast of Okinawa, the weather started changing.

It was windy and cloudy but, I always feel better outdoors.


 Grey skies don't stop people who love nature from going out there.


Some camera club was on the beach and they had big Canons.

They asked if it was alright to shoot me.  So, I said "Sure, as long as I can shoot you".


Then, when they weren't looking, I used my little Canon to take a few photos

 of them shooting each other.

If it wasn't for those people who came along in bright colors today, I'd have to say

It would have been a miserable day !


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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Whoa Baby Let's Go to Kanucha Fun Fun Club !


The skies cleared over Okinawa today.

So, I told Doc Graff we should probably check out that resort up north.

And we did.  But, it was just a whirlwind tour.  I have to go back, again, someday.


They have a replica of the home Bill Clinton was born in.  Can you imagine that?

He was the guy who made, "I did not....with that woman" popular, I think.

I'm not too fond of politicians.  It doesn't matter if they are left, right, or undecided.

So, we decided to go get some lunch.

Over at the front office, we met some really nice people.

 Behind the front desk was a woman named Nyein Su.

When I asked where was a good place to eat a light lunch, she pointed me in the right direction.

She spoke English and gave us all sorts of literature about the resort.

For now, I'll just give you a link to the Kanucha English Homepage.


The Famigo Lounge was where we headed next.


 They said I could use my camera so, here's a view looking back out of the place.


 My favorite, Goya Chanpuru, was on the menu so that's what I ordered.

Doc didn't fool around taking pictures of his food.  He just dug in and started eating.


And, had a good laugh, when I couldn't finish all mine.


This plaque saying the resort is the Traveler's Choice Winner for 2012 caught my eye.


But, wait 'til I tell the Missus what else I saw at the Kanucha Resort.

DOGS ARE WELCOME THERE, TOO.

Whoa baby, guess where we're going for our anniversary?