Fukuoka & Jamaica: Patties and Jerk Chicken

I was recently in Fukuoka, Kyushu (Japan) attempting to have a vacation. I'm not sure how well the vacation part worked out, however, the city made an unexpected impression on me.

Fukuoka is located in the southern part of Japan and its capital is called Hakata. From the descriptions of my friend who used to live in Kyushu, Fukuoka sounded like the Tokyo of southern Japan. When it was suggested that I visit the city though, I wasn't thrilled. I guess I'm more of a sub-urban type of gal. Anyways, I went. Upon arriving at Hakata station, I was taken aback by the lack of organization that I'm used to in Kansai. Passengers did not line up for public transportation. There was a lot of bundling at the bus and train stations. The only saving grace was that they did not really push while entering the bus or train. I say not really because I got pushed once but decided to call it a mistake.

Guam - a well kept secret

There is a little island in the pacific called Guam. It's a well kept secret. The island can be driven around in a matter of hours. With a bicycle, it could take a whole day. A whole day! :). The island is small, but not lacking in things to do. Driving around the island is easy and seemed safe to me. I took some pictures of things that grabbed my attention while I was there.

Pictures of Guam

 An amazingly beautiful flower that I don't know the name of.

 Apparently worm and cricket snacks are eaten in Guam :o

Everyone loves Jamaican food! I found this Jamaican restaurant with at least 3 outlets.

 Splashing dashing restless sea, never still you seem to be.. (Extract from the poem by Cecily E. Pike)

 The beautiful flower again

 and again...

 Popping colours, almost neon

 Such a serene day. Perfect for rowing a boat, so I did a little sea canoeing :)

 Can you guess what this is?  A foot and a hand! Plus some interesting looking seaweed.

 Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. "The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light." Matthew 6:22

 An interesting art piece.

 The perfect view

Watching the para-sailors from afar and wishing I could join.