Chuukese in Salem, Oregon

Us at KPT two days ago.

But check out Salem Oregon, today!

They are inviting the Chuukese community in Oregon to listen to our Chuukese Public talk and WT in Hawaii via telephone tie-in!!!

They do this after their own English meeting and tie in to ours immediately after. They have been doing this faithfully for many months now. They have increased our attendance this way too. Nice.

Nothing ATOLL

Our atakirikir afalafal friend, Jeffrey finally made it back to Hawaii. He was gone to Chuuk and Guam for several months.

These are his pictures.

I had no idea Atoll...

What a lush island coral and reef could be. The living is so simple. No flat irons. No stilettos. lol.

And as a bonus feature, Chuuk is a diver's paradise!

On the other side of paradise, however is the reality of life and protection of the community. Jeff was attacked many times. Once with sling shot rocks to his head and neck.

Well, glad you survived to bring back these pictures. ha ha.

Shy

Introducing our newest family member, Shy!

Kauai Melchors

We small kine wen holo holo lil bit before being showered with da Melchor hospitality. Here's some of da pictures. No mind da pigeon come out wen I go outer islands.




My Panko Crusted Feta Saffron Rice from a Mediterranean restaurant
Gary's Lebanese lunch called, Lahkame Benadora
ooh waterfall between coconut trees while driving, nice accident. In a place as beautiful as Kauai, its hard to take bad shot.



all paths lead to... a cliff?
One of these marked paths took us to a secluded and awesome Lumahai beach.


Hanalei, home of Andy Irons.



Kauai's dry cave
Auntie's house in Koloa
preparing flowers to EAT!
flower soup!

The employee at the counter recognized our street address. Her sister is Rose Kenny, our neighbor and sister. Small island/s!
Gary coffee connoisseur
what goes in...
...must blow up
We didn't even know this was here.

Here we go

Gary's nephews
Gary and Dad, Kauai Marriott
Gary's mom incoming

appetizer before going into the ballroom... cool!
my appetizer

Gary's aunties and Mom
Happy 50th anniversary