Yesterday, my heart was a little cloudy * Today, I was healed by the sea breeze. A quiet reset time at a cafe I visited for the first time.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
In Okinawa today, the temperature rose to nearly 30 degrees Celsius, and it was a humid day.
Until recently, we didn't even need the air conditioner and cool days continued, so
I am a little surprised by the sudden change of season.
And today, together with my husband, I went to
Capful, a cafe with an ocean view in Uruma City.
This building is a renovated former foreign residence where U.S. military personnel once lived.
The single-story appearance made me feel the quiet passage of time.
We were blessed with good weather and the breeze was pleasant, so
we decided to spend time on the outdoor terrace seats.
The blue sea visible through the trees
gently caught my eye and made me feel at ease.
Lunch was a one-plate dish of grilled chicken and brown rice,
a menu where you can feel the quality of the ingredients.
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After the meal, we took a short walk around the cafe.
As we went down the stairs leading to the coast, the vast sky and sea welcomed us.
I could see something like a black streak under the clouds,
and I suppose it was raining in a squall over there.
It is a common sight in Okinawa, but
it makes me feel the dynamic side of nature.
If you walk a little further, you will encounter a different scenery.
The color of the sky and the shades of the sea change with just a few steps, and the wonder and
the transition were beautiful, so I stopped for a while to look at them.
Climbing the stairs again, I looked down at the sea from the premises.
I felt my heart quietly softening
at the overlapping gradations of blue.
I haven't had many opportunities to visit the east coast, but
I encountered that beauty today, and
I felt as if my heart had become a little lighter.
A cafe where you can spend time slowly on a terrace in the shade of trees like this.
It would also be a wonderful placeto stop by while traveling.
***Dessert is shaved ice***
What I had after lunch was
shaved ice from"Onna no Eki Nakayukui Market"
"Ryupin" in Onna Village.
Passion fruit, pineapple, local strawberries,
and plenty of frozen mango topped on this
tropical shaved ice that feels like the south.
The gorgeous appearance also made my heart flutter.
It was just the right size to share with my husband.
It is a gentle sweetness
that softly heals my overheated body.
***Spending time on the house balcony***
The breeze feels good, and
I feel quietly healed by the time I spend on the balcony.
Having lunch while listening to the chirping of small birds,
or browsing the internet while wrapped in the scent of herbs—
such casual moments give my heart tranquility.
And the sky yesterday evening.
I gazed blankly while swaying in a swing chair as the eastern sky was dyed a soft pink by the setting sun.
****Yesterday, when my heart was cloudy****
Actually, I had planned to drive north yesterday, but
when I checked the traffic information before leaving,
it was already getting congested, so I gave up.
At that moment, a casual remark from my husband made me feel unsettled,
and I ended up not going out at all.
Sometimes, from just a small incident or a wavering of feelings,
you can encounter unexpected scenery.
It was a quiet weekend where I felt just that.
Is the rainy season about to begin in Okinawa, too?
The rain icon continues to appear in the forecast.
I hope you all take care of your health
during this change of seasons.
Thank you for reading until the end.🌺