I am not huge on monkeys. However, I am curious and the prospect of seeing some squirrel monkeys up and close was a bit exciting. So when I walked into their enclosure I was equally thrilled and respectfully scared, because they are still wild after all. But it’s hard not to like them. Passed out just sleeping in the middle of the pathway, curling up. It’s pretty adorable.  Now, there were plenty of rules, no bags, don't feed them, and above all...

I just liked the sense of adventure this picture taken in Okinawa at sunset implies. I can almost imagine the conversation they are having, maybe a big sailboat will appear next and they climb on board or some mythical creature will emerge out of the sea and they have to fight (or befriend) it... Although not perfect and obviously shot with a rather dirty lens, I very much do love it. There is something about Okinawa and the way the...

Although it is November and this means "off-season" here in Okinawa, life seems to have slowly returned to the streets of Naha on the main island. While six months ago, when I visited last, drinking was restricted and restaurants had to close early, now they are open and welcoming people to come in. It is still quiet, yet people seem to more freely enjoy going out. Especially the area in and around Makishi market in the heart of Naha seems...