Debbie and Paul have arranged a gala celebration for Christmas . . . and my birthday! To get us all in the holiday mood, they've decorated a sweet tree and sprinkled our bure (pronounced 'boo-ray' - that's Fijian for ones digs) with colorful ornaments.
No, there were not 72 candles, just enough to challenge my 'candle extinguishing' power!
The hammock has become a sort-of creche, complete with coconuts, green garlands, and an assortment of fruit from the property.
We're going out for brunch but first - it's time for presents! Debbie and Paul noticed Tim checking out this shirt when we were in town and voila! Now this is not something Tim would normally wear, but it is just perfect for him - he looks so absolutely Fijian in it!!
And we both get our official Fiji Bitter Beer tees . . .
And (I still can't believe this!!), Debbie and Paul have brought the most beautiful, hand-painted fan and case all the way from Japan! My very,very special birthday present . . .
After this gift-giving orgy, we're off to The Captains' Table. Some time in the last 15 years, several French chefs have moved to Savusavu - this is absolutely first-class.
And then it's home for birthday cake - lemon cake with butter cream icing. It's been so very long since I've had a birthday cake . . . there's a real risk I'm going to go all weepy at this point!
Wearing our birthday hats . . .
(Doesn't Tim look fabulous in his new shirt??)
No, there were not 72 candles, just enough to challenge my 'candle extinguishing' power!
What a lovely, lovely day . . . how incredibly blest we are.
