Becca and Jon surprised us with a luau on Friday night. It was amazing. They reserved a party area on the edge of Mayor's Bay, a private beach on the Naval base, about a mile upbeach from Becca's house. The setting is magnificent. We were presented with leis. The flowers all grow in or near Becca's yard. The red lei is plumeria and is mildly fragrant. The white/yellow one is also plumeria and is intoxicatingly fragant. Many members of the Kekaha Ward attended. They are like family. Several greeted us with kisses as they said, "Welcome home." The food was outstanding. Becca's next door neighbor made kahlua pig, which is my favorite. Jon barbecued teriyaki chicken. There were many salads and at least a million desserts. Members of the ward played ukuleles as all sang along. Some danced hula numbers. It was quite a wonderful gathering which went into the night. We ate too much. Great fun. At the end of the evening they asked Mom and I to stand with the performers. They all sang to us "Aloha Oe." Very beautiful, very emotional.
Kendall is having a discussion with one of the members of the ward. This blonde-haired, blue-eyed little guy is quite a hit with the locals.
This view of the island called Ni'ihau is taken from the site of the luau. It also represents a fairly typical sunset from Becca's backyard.
Becca and Jon surprised us with a luau on Friday night. It was amazing. They reserved a party area on the edge of Mayor's Bay, a private beach on the Naval base, about a mile upbeach from Becca's house. The setting is magnificent. We were presented with leis. The flowers all grow in or near Becca's yard. The red lei is plumeria and is mildly fragrant. The white/yellow one is also plumeria and is intoxicatingly fragant. Many members of the Kekaha Ward attended. They are like family. Several greeted us with kisses as they said, "Welcome home." The food was outstanding. Becca's next door neighbor made kahlua pig, which is my favorite. Jon barbecued teriyaki chicken. There were many salads and at least a million desserts. Members of the ward played ukuleles as all sang along. Some danced hula numbers. It was quite a wonderful gathering which went into the night. We ate too much. Great fun. At the end of the evening they asked Mom and I to stand with the performers. They all sang to us "Aloha Oe." Very beautiful, very emotional.
Kendall is having a discussion with one of the members of the ward. This blonde-haired, blue-eyed little guy is quite a hit with the locals.
This view of the island called Ni'ihau is taken from the site of the luau. It also represents a fairly typical sunset from Becca's backyard.
I'm super jealous. Wish I was there. Looks like ya'll are having a great time!
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