merry warm christmas.

we're sitting around the table making gingerbread houses and the Christmas tree is set up in the living room with lights. the house is decorated. and it's raining hard outside. and i'm still wearing a tank top and it's muggy outside.
Christmas in Kauai.
saturday night i got invited to a christmas work party. free food, and open bar. of course i said yes! and the company was nice. all i could eat sushi, steak and king crab. and raspberry sake. Wonderful evening.
yesterday i went out into the island. a friend took me out to be a "tour guide" . we went to the south beach and went body surfing boogie boarding. the waves threw me around quite a bit, and i got a good toss. it was a good experience. after i tired out we went snorkeling on one of the reefs. i felt like i was in finding nemo! the fish were so bright and colorful and beautiful! i loved it! i can't wait to go again!
this island is magical. i swear. every single place on this island is stunning and beautiful!
white sandy beaches and turquoise clear water.
i also love how everyone is always hanging out with each other. people here are a lot about community and hanging out. it's nice.
I am really enjoying the family i am staying with. they have been so great to me.
:-)

a picture of the reef fishes.