So I've been tied up with kiddie cold #3 for the year, but just wanted to update: Okinawa it is. Basically, when comparing flight schedules and considering time-to-be-spent-in-airports, Okinawa comes out way ahead on being able to maximize the time of a short vacation. We can fly in the morning and return at night, and use the domestic airport instead of Narita. So, we'll be hanging out in the jungle and diving into the sea at the end of the month. I'm psyched.

and honestly haven't anything else to share. hmmm... I must've gotten used to this country when I wasn't paying attention. I'll try to regain my foreigner perspective for future posts. ;) cheers!