Celebrating at Awase Fish Market

October 25, 2014, In: Life, Oki, Okinawa

I’m very lucky to have a husband that can turn almost anything we have in the kitchen into meal that’s instagram-worthy. But even with his knack for pairing spices with unlikely ingredients, you can only do so much without a decent pan. One of the hardest things about our first month in Okinawa has been trying to cook with the loan-locker kitchen. Even butter could find a way to stick to the pan we’ve been using.

So we were thrilled last week when they told us that our unaccompanied baggage* had arrived on-island. Although the majority of our stuff is not due to arrive until mid-November, our essentials are finally here! And by essentials, I mean things like: four place settings, silverware, two pots, two pans, four pillows, and two coffee makers. Yep. While packing with a very strict weight limit I guess we decided we needed both the Keurig and the coffee maker. We were surprised to unpack both, but we aren’t complaining.

So what was the first thing we did? Actually the first two things we did were make coffee and wash dishes. But the third thing was to celebrate with a trip to the Awase Fish Market. We’ve been told it’s best to get there in the mornings when the fish is fresh off the boat, but, let me tell you, even an after work trip will not disappoint!

Our diet was pretty fish heavy in the States, but after just one visit to this Okinawan fish market on the Pacific coast, I’m sure it’s a drive we’ll be making at least once a week.

I thought he was a pretty remarkable chef even after a quick trip to Dillons in Kansas– I can’t wait to see what he comes up with all of this as inspiration!

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

Awase Fish Market | Walking Through Wonderland

*Unaccompanied baggage (For my non-military readers) This is the first set of luggage that was shipped separately to arrive on-island faster. It is usually supposed to take about 2-3 weeks to arrive after it leaves a port in California. Given that ours was coming from Kansas we had no idea how long it would take, but it arrived just shy of a month after we did. Not too bad all things considered.

  1. Pingback: Dining In Adventures: Fish Markets in Okinawa

  2. Pingback: Dane Gets a Tramp Stamp. Car Buying in Okinawa | Walking Through Wonderland

    • Bekah
    • October 25, 2014
    Reply

    I’m in heaven looking at your pictures!!!

Leave a Comment

MOST RECENT IN "TRAVEL"

VIEW ALL
Goa India | I'm headed to india again | Walking thorugh wonderland

God is Great, I Gave Up Beer, and People Are Crazy | I’m headed to India – Again

I left off just as I was beginning to tell my tale of a month in India, and now I'm…
CONTINUE READING
Bullying in India | WTW

Begging, Bargaining and Bullying in India

If you thought yesterday's post sounded bizarre, today it gets even better. I like to call this one "Begging, Bargaining and…
CONTINUE READING
Goa Yoga School | WTW

My First Goa Yoga School & Why I Walked Away

The best advice I can give to someone who is looking to book a Goa yoga school for their 200…
CONTINUE READING
Stream of Consciousness First Impressions of India | WTW

Stream of Consciousness- My First Impressions Of India

I journaled a list of my "First Impressions Of India" as I flew from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and Mumbai to…
CONTINUE READING

MOST RECENT IN "PROJECTS"

VIEW ALL
Website Design Mindy Arnholt Photography | WTW

Mindy Arnholt Photography Website

I finally decided to start a Mindy Arnholt Photography website. You know... because I am so good at keeping up with…
CONTINUE READING

Oh Baby! (Shower Invites)

I've been doing a whole lot of baby shower invitation designing lately. And sadly... the majority of these babies aren't…
CONTINUE READING
Christmas Card Designs | Walking Through Wonderland

Christmas Card Designs

I really love playing with design. If I had college to do over again (a regular dream of mine) I…
CONTINUE READING
Oki Hai Calendar | Walking Through Wonderland

2016 Okinawa Hai Calendar

Until Thanksgiving, I don't think I'd seen anyone socially in about two weeks. When I finally came out of hiding,…
CONTINUE READING

Meet Mindy

In 2013, I quit my job and bought a one-way ticket to Thailand. After four months of backpacking I returned to the States and fell in love with a guy whose job sent us straight back to Asia. Nothing has gone according to plan... and it's been absolutely magical.
Read more

Looking For Mindy Arnholt Photography?

Archives