2009-04-05

9: Okinawa Bad Karaoke, Loudness, andFrogs



After nearly 20 miles of walking today, a moderate day, I have just enough energy to share three samples of sound from this strange island.

First, a quintessential Okinawa experience: the enduring of Air Force vocal chords. Listen (if you dare):


Next, another common sound, the jet swooping in to land at Futenma Air Station. I am standing about 300 feet below the jets when they come in. Get ready to be rocked. Listen:




Finally, a bit more of a peaceful scene. I explore a beach near a military base. Listen: