ALOHA!!! Christmas of '06 I decided I did not want to be at our home during the holiday, because last year proved to be rather sad and depressing without my parents enjoying Christmas with us. I just did not want to celebrate Christmas our traditional way with lots of gifts under the tree, cause it reminds me of my parents and how they happily watched for hours as their grandchildren ripped open mounds of gifts. Our gifts to each other that year was our family trip to Kauai. Kayley had just turned three months and did very well on the plane ride and in Hawaii. The humid weather in Hawaii did her eczema face a favor. Hawaii has a very special and magical way of making everything and everyone beautiful and happy. We had an exciting and relaxing Christmas vacation. My sister Keo and niece Rosaline ventured out of their own island to join us. Funny how my sister has traveled the world, but have never visited the other islands of Hawaii. My baby brother Vonkey and favorite uncle to the kids also met up with us. For Christmas, he flew to the island, home to his girlfriend Liberty, to give her a special present...himself:) They met and romanced in paradise. While the boys went deep sea fishing, us girls lounged by the pool and beach all day. They managed to catch a big tuna, but paid so much just to let it go. And believe it or not, Santa Claus even stopped by, but he forgot Kayley. Well, that's what happens when you don't write Santa a letter.
It was a very special Christmas for all of us. It brought us closer together and showed us that you don't need gifts to make you happy...all you need is each other, and being in paradise like the beautiful garden isle of Kauai is always an icing on the cake. It is so green and serene. It's the perfect island to go relax and unwind.
It's not the best place for the greatest selection of cuisine. We found some great local dives. Eggbert's serves the best local breakfast. It's a must when you are in Hawaii to have their shave ice, especially up at North Shore. They are the best compared to our mainland shaved ice. There's so much exotic flavors to choose, but I always go for the lycee and mango. If you have time to wait and enjoy a beautifully delicously prepared meal, you should definitely check out Roy's. Roy's is on almost all of the Hawaiian islands as well as lots of major cities in the mainland. His Hawaiian fusion cuisine, especially the butterfish, is absolutely divine! You have to make room for Roy's signature dessert--chocolate souffle. Contrary to what you might think, it won't cost you an arm and a leg to dine there. You could order their prefixed 3 course menu, which includes the souffle, for about $30. I will pay for your meal if you did not enjoy Roy's cusine....and Mr. Yamaguchi did not pay me to say that!!! MAHALO!!!
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