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November 6, 2014 • mccsokinawa.com
okinawalivingweekly Camping on Okinawa
Holiday Meals without the Fuss
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n Okinawa you can camp just about anywhere. It just depends on what you want out of your trip. Some locations are more inclined towards hiking, lounging, sightseeing, stargazing, lone-wolfing it, philosophizing, parties or fishing. Some places are established campsites and some are there for you to discover. But as long as you have a tent, you can be the keeper of hot dogs and the ruler of sand fleas at any beautiful spot on island. Whatever your reason to forgo the comforts of advanced society for a night or two, Okinawa’s beaches and parks are ideal in the fall. With temperatures in the mid-seventies, a fruitful excursion can be had with nothing more than a backpack stuffed with a tent, some franks and s’more supplies.
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While beach camping might seem like the most obvious choice, there are a variety of camping options on island. If you want a less sandy experience, Comprehensive Park has camp sites, as well as the Okinawa Prefectural Forest Park. Forest Azaela Park and Hiji are two other woodsy camp spots available. Check this link for locations to many more camp sites on island, Yagaji Island (including the one featured in the photo)http://goo.gl/vEffP. Before you go, make sure you have everything you need. All camping necessities can be rented at Semper Fit Outdoor Recreation for a very reasonable fee (mccsokinawa.com/Outdoor_Recreation).
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itchen multitasking isn’t the easy, especially during the holidays. Simplify the process by letting someone else do all the work. MCCS clubs can pile your plate high without the stress. Yield all kitchen duties by opting for one of the five packages, which include your choice of stuffing, mashed potatoes, candied yams, peas and carrots or green bean casserole, turkey gravy or Kentucky bourbon glaze and pumpkin, pecan or apple pie. Choose from the Classic 12–14lb. Turkey Package or Classic 7–9lb. Ham Package for $90, the Deluxe 15lb. Ham Package for $145, the Deluxe 30–32lb. Turkey Package for $180, or the Holiday Feast Combination Package with a 15lb. ham and a 30–32lb. turkey for $280. Holiday Meals-to-Go will be on sale November 19–December 26. Please order at least 5 days in advance. For more information, visit mccsokinawa.com/clubs.
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