February 27 and Teri’s birthday
Day of Rest and Relaxtion per the Birthday Girl’s request.
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February 26 Pearl Harbor and adjacent memorials and museums
Today we went to Pearl Harbor, aviation museum, Arizona Memorial. We were going to go on the bowfin but changed our minds. We also saw the war museum. But the highlight of our day was this… Meeting John Gleeson: A Conversation with a Hero Today, I had the incredible honor and joy of meeting John Gleeson, a remarkable World War II veteran who at 101 years old, still exudes a spirit of vitality and wisdom. John enlisted in the military in 1941 at the age of 18, answering the call of duty to serve his country during one of the most turbulent times in history. As an airplane mechanic, his experiences are a testament to the countless contributions made by those who stepped up to protect our freedoms. As we settled into our conversation, John’s eyes twinkled with fond memories and a hint of mischief. He shared stories that brought to life the days when he was stationed in places far from home, working tirelessly to keep military aircraft in top condition. His pride in his work was palpable; ...
February 15 Suva, Fiji
Saturday, February 15- SUVA, FIJI Firewalking and the Traditional Cava Ceremony were today's port adventures, which were amazing. My videos of the ceremony will be linked here when I return home due to low signal. But here are some photos. This was just an amazing cultural ceremony. Amazing to watch and learn. There was even audience participation portion of the ceremony