We spent most of our time today on Ie Island, a large island off the west coast of central Okinawa. It’s very isolated as far as bikes are concerned. So after we got back to the main island, I went in search of any bicycle I could find. This far from the main city all you get is rust and disuse.
As far as bikes are concerned. Regular upkeep in Okinawa is a must. On this island, every piece of steel that is not coated or painted will immediately start to decay. In any case, it still makes for good photos.
wayofthebicycle 
makes you appreciate well kept bikes even more.
True. However there is something interesting about a bicycle that has become part of your surroundings rather than transportation. It evokes feelings in a very different way than a well kept bike.
True. It’s like, at ease.
If a bike is normally a film, that bike is a photograph.