Monday, October 14, 2013

Cape Hedo

Monday, October 14, 2013
On Monday, Logan's day off, we drove up to Cape Hedo. This is the most northern part of the island. 
This is where the East China Sea and the Pacific oceans meet next to the rocky cliffs of the island. 
It was a really windy day and kinda overcast because of a typhoon that was to our East. But it was still beautiful. 
When we got there, I thought it was sprinkling but it was actually ocean spray that was coming off the rocks from way below! The cliffs are at least 50 feet tall but that didn't stop the huge waves! 
From Cape Hedo, you can see this viewing observatory. Logan and I drove over to it and it is a giant copy of this endangered flightless bird that only lives in northern Okinawa. It was pretty funny looking! 
I loved this cove where the Pacific ocean was crashing into the cliffs.
I know I have said it before, but I love the color of the water here! My favorite part was right at the top of the waves where the water was bright blue. 
After going to Naha and then driving up to Cape Hedo, we almost drove the whole length of the island in one weekend and it only took a half a tank of gas for the entire trip! Okinawa really is a small island but it is so beautiful and it will take a while before we can see all the beaches and castles and other sights before we will get bored!