friends

friends, originally uploaded by vibromama.

My unsuccessful efforts to get our stupid cell phone email to receive detailed weather forecasts sent to us by our kayaking friend Kenji Suemitsu were soberingly interrupted when I walked barefoot into a wad of barbed wire. Back at the lighthouse later that night, shuffling on perforated feet had me alert for the 3rd annual Yagunya Cape Festival, held by coincidence during our brief stay in Okinoerabu. Showcased were local talents singing, dancing, and playing traditional instruments. A lively contingent of Filipino imported brides performed dances of their own and a group of elementary school students who quickly become our best friends did a dance with their enthusiastic teacher.