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What a treasure you did to show how wonderful it is to live there. To experience different cultures is wonderful too. Thanks for your service too! Long ago my husband was stationed in Japan.

reminds me of when the u.s. was safe and cool

Hello, a great video and stories. I am always fascinated by the various documentaries of people who climb Everest (and other mountains) and wonder what a thrill that must be. Just started researching an EBC trek and thinking that this would be something I would want to do. Just wondering if you saw any families on the trek or mostly just couples (or maybe just single trekkers)? This would be a great family trip and I have two kids that are 18 and 17 that are in good shape (better than me, for sure). Do you think this is something that they could accomplish? Thanks again for a great video.

P.S. 3: Do people still catch Semi's from the sides of trees? We would catch them all time and place them in Semi cages for a short time before letting them go. We would use long bamboo sticks split on one end and wrapped in spider webbing to catch the bugs. Strange things you remember.

P.S. 2: Man, your video certainly brings back very fond, and some scary, memories. Scary due to some adventures I had "playing" on the island while living in Mercy due to finding live ammunition in many caves. When we were there, many caves were not yet explored or closed due to fallout from WWII, so I had some interesting experiences.

P.S. My wife and I returned to visit Japan in 1983 for two weeks, and again we loved every minute with the Japanese people.

Hello from Atascadero, California. THANK YOU for your welcome video! I too lived in Okinawa for four years from 1958 to 1962 when I was in beginning elementary school. Wow! Kadena! My family attended a USAF Thunderbirds show there. My father was in the USAF, assigned to Naha Air Force Base. We all fell in love with that island, with me becoming very fluent in speaking Okinawan, as we lived off-base the first year and I only had Okinawan friends. One of our most favorite places to visit was Okuma, as well as Ishikawa Beach. When we returned to the U.S. in 1962, for years afterwards I would ask Mom and Dad when were we going to move back home (to Okinawa). I had my first girl friend while there, so that was a BIG DEAL for me, which hit me hard when we had to return to the U.S. Once back in the U.S. we were based at McChord AFB in Tacoma, Washington, then moved to a 4,000 high mountain top on the coast of Oregon, Mt. Hebo, where my father was base commander of Mt. Hebo Radar Station for several years. From there, we moved to Waldport, Oregon, on the Coast, for Dad's retirement, but, unexpectedly, he was extended on assignment to Ankara, Turkey, for about 18 months, during which Mom and I joined him for a year in 1969, but had to leave on an urgent basis due to unrest against Americans. Then back to Oregon for good, where I attended college, then spent about 10 years on nuclear power plant construction in Pennsylvania, then returned to California where I spent the next 35 years working at an operating nuclear power station. I recently retired. Again, many thanks for your great video! 😃

Thanks for this vlog. Fly and stay healthy. Cheers.

Dont be surprised if you start having joint pain, fatigue and anxiety from your vegan diet. I will have to unsub cause its too painful to watch a nice young lady ruin her health.😢

I was in the Marines stationed on Okinawa 4 times, at the northern camps. This was in the middle 80's and early 90s. I really enjoyed my time stationed there. Lots to see and do from snorkeling to walking around town outside the air base. Best of times!

Tysm my beautiful fly sis. Your vlogs and our crew fam always calms me on layovers too. Stay safe. Keep being great 💜

It looks like the scarf chokes You and it is so tight around your neck

Enjoyed this!

Thank you for sharing 😊

Hello! nice vodeo! what is the watch youre wearing at 19:00? thank you!

Beautiful video! Would you mind sharing which hike you did with the trekking company? Looked at their website and saw they have different options for EBC hikes

Always remember, Okinawans are not Japanese. They have their own languages and culture. Japanese were war mongers who were responsible for so many Okinawan deaths in WWII.

Oh, cool. I was there literally two months after you in May. I dis the three passes which included Base Camp

Awesome video vlog; From this old boy from Perth Down-Under thank you for sharing.... 👍31/05/2024

I lived there 2 years. Best years of my young life. ❤❤❤❤

And I thought my commute frm HNL is bad. Lol. Not even close to what you go thru. Thank you for such another great vlog. I appreciate you. Keep being great my sis 💜

Love love love those tips!

Thank you for sharing your experience!! It surely motivates someone who wants to go there!

Thanks for the breakdown... luckily you had plans A&B ready to go. And that you didn't have to sit on the jumpseat for such a long flight

My friends and I will be trying to do the trek in a couple of years. Thank you for sharing. Do you have more information on what to clothes to take and what's the best time to go. Thank you.

Lovely footage ❤ what time of the year did you go ?

what about the noisy military bases in Okinawa?

I lived in Koza City, loved it, especially the beaches and good food.

Thank you for sharing your relaxing morning with us.❤

Nice video! Never been to Okinawa. Thank you!

Thank you, I just got the call that my son-in-laws orders just came in.

Magical place Must visit before life ends

11 years ago, I missed out on what I believe would have been a life changing experience. I got offered by a kind american couple to come as their Au pair in Okinawa to take care of their daughter. They were covering all the fees, would help me get Japanese lessons, my driving licence and even offer me a way back home once or twice a year for a few holidays. Salary was good too. It really was perfect. Everything was going well, until I had to give an answer. I chickened out. I got scared and said I couldn't do it, saying I wanted to stay close to my family ─ truth to be told, it never was the reason, I literally just got scared. It's probably my biggest regret in life, because they made me discover Okinawa and to this day, I still dream about going there. One day for sure!

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Very cool video! Thanks.

とても良かったです 定期的なビデオ更新のためにチャンネル登録しました

Fantastic video-the best I’ve seen on hiking this route. Your open and honest sharing made it not just engaging and enjoyable but also truly helpful to others planning their own treks. Thank you! If you have any advice on shoes/boots, that would be great. Thanks again.

Excellent! Thank you for sharing, and greetings from Canada!

It is the most helpful video for my family before we visit Okinawa this summer! Thank you. :)

Great pointers

Thank you for your video next month I’ll there 😊 very beautiful place

I’m so glad I stumbled upon your video! We are going to Japan soon and will spend 4 days in Okinawa visiting our daughter. Your video is beautifully filmed. Thank you for making it and sharing! ❤

The Ryuku kingdom.

Inspirational! Great video!

This video was literally a Breath Of Fresh Air!! For someone who is considering moving aboard this might be just what I'm looking for!! A area/ town that offers so much also were as a American you feel a little bit more at home rather than maybe in the mainland as you mentioned!! I'm actually planning my trip to Osaka next spring 🌱 but after seeing this video I definitely may have to make some changes and get down to Okinawa for sure!! Phenomenal 🔥 Video and Thanks again for Sharing and best of luck 🍀 returning back to work!! 🧡🤍🎇🤍🧡

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6May2024 ..... Hi there....Thanks for sharin' ..... if you have a chance, can you please share with me all brands that you used in this hike? for example: boots, socks, the layers (outside jacket, sweater etc), poles, tent, sleepin bag, mattress, pants, hat, any other gears. And what time (dates, months, year). What was the temperature from Lukla to Base Camp. How much money (the details) you spent in total in US$. For example: flights, accommodation, food, sherpa, gifts, wifi, simcard , permits fee, etc. Can you also what kind of training did you do & how long the training. I have a plan for next year. It would be appreciated if you share your experience. Have you ever did the 5000m mountain, before doin' this Everest baseccamp? Thanks in advance 😃