Christmas with The Tates

We had the pleasure of spending a holiday meal with Espe's Coach Kwan and her friends and family. What a get together. Kwan is a Thai Chef and what could be better than a Thai Feast.

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Titi Mari and Espe enjoy some Thai Cuisine too!

Trying to help the chef ..think I need more training but it was an honor and a pleasure. Look at these beautiful dishes.

Thanks Kwan for sharing a some trade secrets it was delicious! Many blessings you will be missed. for you and your family

The Holidays in Okinawa

We spent Christmas day with our new Okinawan friends and American soldiers and their families. It was a gathering of all those who are missing their friends and families during the holidays.

Maribel my lil sis got to spend the holidays with us Okinawan style. It was a great gift. Mom and dad would have been pleased.

Pajama day!

Espe still loves Christmas!! Its all about her...and baby Jesus of course.

Santa's Stocking!

New Year In Okinawa - Day 1

New Year festivities here take place over the course of 3 days. We visited to the mall on Day 1 to hear Okinawan music.

The San-A supermarket's to-go section was loaded with party platters of sushi, sashimi and other Japanese yummy bites.