I get to skate pretty regularly in Okinawa, but Ryan took me on a route from the top of Kadena's Gate One down around Hwy. 58 and through the sidestreets. A smooth, safe route is always good, but this had obstacles and organic feeling concrete that just took my breath away. We need more longboards in this house. The snorkel was brief, just to spy on fish while the sun was high. It's nice to just dip into the water and see some crazy tropical wildlife, perhaps even National Geographic-esque. The soccer was, well, it's my favorite thing.
My dad and Razz the Pipsqueak accompanied me to the soccer field that Sgt. Cuellar had invited me to. They're supposed to play every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm. Today I accidentally got there a bit early. We waited from the car to see if anyone would show up. On the three fields, there were rugby players, la crosse players, and a guy juggling a soccer ball. A small group of Marines passed by with a ball, and I kinda invited myself over. I saw another, smaller group and also kinda forced a game to ensue. Once we collected, moved some la crosse goals (haha suckers) and warmed up we went at it. Eventually three other guys I had previously invited showed up too. I was very excited to get to play the beautiful game with some old buddies. As Brendan Stanford played with me in, ohhh... sixth grade? Brant and I never got a proper game going in the states. It's like rounding up cats trying to get a game going over there. 
Razz got a couple of legs that got too close to his bench. An hour of playing and people started leaving, but it was the most fun I've had in a long while. I love futbol.
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