The morning sun feels good too.
Perfect roads for taking walks.

Walking in the morning sure feels good. The sunlight is soft, and wintertime in Miyakojima is really pleasant. My heart beats a little faster when I go somewhere for the first time, and with every new little find comes one more reminder that I am in Okinawa.

I always think how much cooler it would be if I could only speak dog language. But pets can understand their owner's language. When I find the beach and say, "Race you to the water!" he charges off, hardly able to contain himself- "Let me see it up close!" Whenever we are together I feel like the world is at peace, but especially when we are in the midst of nature herself in Miyakojima, I can almost forget that I am living life as a human.

Pet friendly vacation rentals.
Tonight, let's stay somewhere laid-back, just the two of us.

Miyakojima has tons of hotels and inns where you can stay with your pet. I didn't know which one to pick, but since the whole idea of coming to Miyakojima was to take it easy, I thought it might be nice to spend my vacation as if I lived here, in a quiet spot a little off the beaten path.

Maybe it's because the grass feels so good, but he's running and rolling around like crazy. Since early morning, an epic walk and a great adventure on the ocean ... he's so energetic. But I'm a little tired so I think it's time for a little rest. Let's take it easy for a bit and then go out to eat together. You should be looking forward to it, because today's meal is going to be a special one.

Even on the way to the restaurant, the scenery of Miyakojima, the Okinawan essence, puts my mind at ease. The flowers blooming in the eaves of the houses, the shiisa lion roof ornaments, the unique walls. One by one these inanimate objects are talking to me, telling me to slow down and take it easy. I love to travel and have been all kinds of places, but this place holds a mysterious attraction.

So happy that the restaurant that lets us sit together has a special just for us. You know how you can hardly stand it when you have to sit on the side looking enviously at the humans as they get to eat the most delicious food? Well today, we are going to eat that delicious food together.

Dusk with clouds slowly floating by, gently healing.

Spending time in such a laid-back way- today passed by like a dream. Traveling with your pet might have certain limitations, but a place like Miyakojima where you can relax and take it easy together is like an animal-lovers paradise- time together is the greatest extravagance of all.

This is the time of year right before the island starts to come alive as a tourist resort. It's not noisy, and while it is a very commonplace kind of quiet, unlike the robotic silence of everyday life in the city, it is a deep stillness that seems to be watching over you warmly. Maybe it's just something in the air at Miyakojima.