🌺A Morning Scene in Okinawa: Feeling the Spring Breeze

🌤️ **This Morning’s Weather and the Pleasant Air**

This morning in Okinawa, it’s a refreshingly sunny day with a spring-like feel.

The temperature is **25°C (high of 27°C)**, with a slightly brisk wind blowing at **6 m/s** and humidity at **87%**.

Looking at the numbers alone, it might seem muggy, but the air actually felt very pleasant. The sunlight filtering through the clouds was gentle, making it the kind of weather that makes you want to start the washing machine first thing in the morning.

Stepping out onto the balcony, it’s the kind of peaceful morning where the image of laundry fluttering in the breeze naturally comes to mind.

🚸 Children on Their Way to School and the Reality of Our Neighborhood

When I opened the window, I could see elementary and middle school students cheerfully heading to school.

The apartment complex grounds are generally off-limits to non-residents, but the children going to school are an exception.

On the other hand, because there are tourist attractions nearby, tourists sometimes wander onto the grounds, and residents occasionally have to remind them to stay out.

I’ve heard there was even an incident in the past where **a rental car was parked without permission in a privately leased parking space and had to be towed**.

The tourist season is just around the corner. Let’s all show some consideration so we can all enjoy our time here comfortably.

🍞 Breakfast with Mom and a Quiet Morning

While I was preparing breakfast, Mom got up on her own.

Since she got up today without me having to call her, she seems to be feeling well.

I set out tea, bread, and yogurt, and my mother slowly ate half a piece of bread and half a cup of yogurt.

I had a light breakfast of coffee and a donut.

The weekend was lively with my younger brother here, but today is a quiet Monday morning, just the two of us as usual.

🥬 Seasonal Vegetables Found at Kugani Market

Yesterday, I went to the “Kugani Market” in Haebaru.

Right now, the market is abundant with:

– Cabbage

– New onions

– Pumpkin

– Zucchini

– Green onions

– Garlic chives

are abundant, and although it’s a bit early, **bitter melon** and **eggplant** are starting to appear as well.

There are many locally grown products, and the charm of a farmers’ market is being able to sense the changing seasons through the vegetables.

This year’s garlic has a mild aroma, in contrast to last year’s strong scent.

Noticing these differences is one of the unique joys of a local market.

🚗 Today’s Plans and Mom’s Health

I don’t have any specific plans for today, but since Mom is feeling well, we plan to go shopping while taking a drive.

She’s said she wants to go, so I intend to let her enjoy the fresh air as long as it’s not too much for her.

There are many sunny days this week, so it looks like she’ll be able to go to day care.

She took last week off due to feeling unwell, so I hope we can gradually get back into a routine.

🌱 Spring Scenery from the Balcony

The cherry blossom branches visible from the balcony are bursting with fresh green leaves, glowing as they soak up the morning sunlight.

Though there aren’t many red cherries yet, the number of fruits is gradually increasing, reminding us of the changing seasons.

Spring in Okinawa is short, but the rapid changes in the plants make it endlessly fascinating to watch.

✨ Summary: A Morning with a Spring Breeze in My Peaceful Daily Life

This morning, the weather and the air felt refreshing, and my mother’s health was stable, making for a lighthearted start to the day.

The changing seasons I felt at the market, the fresh greenery visible from the balcony, and the energetic sight of children heading to school.

Each of these scenes quietly reminds me of the “richness of life in Okinawa.”

I hope these peaceful days continue for as long as possible.