FYI: The Dragon boat race is an annual event, taking place during Golden Week--the biggest 5 day holiday in Japan. This particular race marks the beginning of dragon boat season, which lasts until late summer. This festival is observed to give thanks to the sea God for sharing the ocean's bounty. The U.S. military is fortunate to be invited to participate in such a sacred event.
The U.S. Navy Women's Team.
My friend with the new baby and deployed husband. She
had the baby, got scuba certified, became a Pampered
Chef consultant, and did Dragon boat while he was gone. These
military women are seriously TOUGH!!!
The coaches.
Team mates.
Getting your toes painted in Okinawa is tradition.
Almost every lady has their toes decorated year round.
We had dragons painted on ours. Mine were black
with gold dragons.
Starting gun guy.
The best part of the race was knowing
that my family was watching and cheering for me.
The festival before the crowds.
This is where men go to the bathroom--right up close to
the sidewalk for all to see!
Almost better than the race itself was this race. I was so
surprised by Taylor's innate driving abilities, I laughed so hard
I peed my pants. She was even leaning in on the turns. Her goal was
to bump Landon and Audra's car.
Yes, these were pretty fast cars. Yes, they let Audra ride behind
Landon. And yes, they didn't require helmets.
This was the last thing we did at the festival.
Can anything be better than strapping your
3 children into harnesses, attaching them
to bungie cords, and bouncing them as
high as you can on trampolines? You should have
seen how high Audra went. Afterward, she asked if she
could do it again. Lil' daredevil.
3 comments:
seriously great photo documentation sis! Based on our conversation today (about parks) and the photo journalism on the bungee trampoline jumping...we are moving to Oki!!! miss you guys and love ya!
u take such amazing pictures megan:) u r amazing:)
You go girl! Your too cool Meg! We miss you guys!
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