Iriomote Island

After Ishigaki I spent two nights in Iriomote Island. Iriomote is very remote - the population isn't very high, and the only things to do are snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing and hiking. Unfortunately the weather was terrible while I was there, and only cleared up the day I left! I still managed to have fun, though!!! ;)

These lions can be found on either side of entrances all over Ishigaki and Iriomote. Unlike the ones on the roofs, these always appear in pairs. One with the mouth open, and one with it closed. This photo was taken at Iriomote Sou Youth Hostel I heard the Okinawans traditionally believe these lions receive messages from their ancestors.
	Grounds of the youth hostel, and the view out to sea
Boat trip along the longest river in Okinawa... There were a lot of mangrove trees, wildlife, and...rain!
	The return
Filling a rainy day! Brandon and I make glass beads, and incorporate them into our own piece of jewellery (if you think we look a bit soggy...well...we are - we got caught in a thunderstorm!)
Looks hopeful?
	The harbour
The sky was threatening, but just look at the colour of the water! (and yes, I know it's crooked!)
	Greenery!
An antenna
	Cows
Stripy!
	Fun in the sand
Isolation
	Coral
Flotsam and jetsam
	The way from the beach
Should check this place out!
	Cultivation
Butterfly
	Wish you were here?
On the 'plane