24 Dec - David and Huyen's Xmas Eve

The 'in-crowd' was called up again for yet another party in Pohnpei. Off we went to David and Huyen's place for a 'seven fishes' dinner. It was meant to symbolise the seven sacraments but after looking at the quality of the food we wanted more sacraments. It was good....

The TV was on and the kids were happy.

Huyen cooked up a storm, with prawns, mussels, calamari, tuna and mahi mahi and in different forms of edible delight.

Desert looked (and tasted) great as well.

David welcomed us all and told us to eat up. Don't need to be told twice, don't mind if I do.

Standing back wasn't isn't an option; no need to be shy. Dig in!!!!!!!!!!

David and Huyen could find a suitable place for a tree so they came up with this idea. They say necessity is the mother of invention......

The US Ambassador Peter Prahar and his wife Ami kicking back after a feed.

The girls checking out Huyen's pics.

Sam in the middle of a very unruly lot.

If only we didn't have to get up at day break to open presents I would have had more beers and taken less photos.

Nelson had the right idea; kick back on the couch and watch cartoons with the kids.

Yet another great night in Pohnpei. Home in bed about nine and ready for the onslaught the next day.