2011

Okinawa

With the disaster in Japan of the earthquake and tsunami and still a great deal of uncertainty over the real situation at the Fukashima nuclear power plant travel to Japan has been somewhat limited. However, the southernmost of the Japanese islands, Okinawa is some 1000 miles south of Tokyo and has the benefit of a direct 2 hour flight from HK. So courtesy of Hong Kong Airlines off we set !

Why the Spam display - well you will find out?

Legend has it that mobsters often chose Lake Tahoe as the final resting place of their foes. At a maximum depth of 1645 feet, and with a noticeably convex surface due to it's impressive scale, it sure does make for a good place to disappear. Luckily for us, we enjoyed hours of swimming, diving, and waterside activities alongside the shoreline - no encounters with mobsters or their victims. Our favorite spot along the route was Meeks Bay, where

the forest meets the sand. Like most areas of incredible natural beauty in the United States, Lake Tahoe has a long history going back around two million years, as well as a deep connection to Native Americans. The lake is at the center of Washoe Indian territory, and we never felt closer to it than we did taking the trail up at Meeks Bay. This is a really special place to visit and we felt honored to be here. 

The natural Cave Rock formation along the Nevada state line is known to be sacred to the Washoe Indians, in part because of a face-like shape overlooking the lake.