Nina and Pa's first day was a pretty one, so we took advantage of the weather and headed south to the Okinawa Peace Memorial. Breathtaking views! There was a memorial service being presented by a Japanese choir which was a neat addition to the day. Also, tons and tons of kites. We concluded there must be a kite festival of some sort. This is our third time to the memorial and it never gets old. If you're not familiar with the Battle of Okinawa, it's worth googling for the details. My generation can be a little clueless as to the sacrifices of those involved in any war and the lives lost in the battle alone make me all that more grateful for the freedoms we have. You'll see Bennett and Beau were tired of walking at one point and hitched a ride on two willing "ponies" as they called them.
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