Christmas Greetings 2023

 

🎜  Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say

On a bright Hawaiian Christmas day,

That's the island greeting that we send to you

From the land where palm trees sway,

Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright

The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night,

Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way

To say Merry Christmas to you! 🎝

When we returned to San Diego after spending five weeks in Hawaii, it seemed like we had just dropped into the center of Whoville's Christmas Square. While Hawaii had the occasional festive ''Mele Kalikimaka'' decorations, it was nothing compared to the multitude of bright lights, inflatable santas, and last-minute gift ads that bombarded us as we returned to the mainland. It made us appreciate the fact that, although they don't put on a big holiday display, Hawaii's ''Aloha Spirit'' of kindness and harmony reflects the real essence of Christmas all year long.

And as we thought about it, this same ''Aloha Spirit'' has filled so many of our days during our past year of travel. We are grateful for the Aloha Spirit felt in ... 

... the sharing of knowledge and skills during our

Habitat for Humanity build,

... the smiles of dear friends who warmly welcomed us back

to Colombia once again this winter,

... the laughter of

of children we have met along the way,

... the ''amor'' (love) of learning shared while serving

as volunteer English teachers in Medellin,

... the support of family during

difficult times,

... the warm welcomes of family and friends

as they opened their driveways and homes to us,

... the enthusiasm of new friends who introduced us

to some of their favorite local treasures,

... and the generosity of sharing meals

... and time with us when our

travels bring us back together once again.

What a joy to experience the colors of the season and the Aloha Spirit wherever RVentures take us!

May your Holidays be filled with laid-back island vibes

as you gather to celebrate the

Best Aloha Ever!

Mele Kalikimaka!

Merry Christmas to you!

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