Happiness!!! SJ, Exquisite Maiko, Handsome Haru and Adorable Teru have arrived from steamy Tokyo (and an equally hot seven hour layover in Hong Kong; not to mention a steamy 14-hour-drive from Boston). Before getting many hugs and kisses from welcoming HG/BSK, the group took many breaths of the salty, breezy Prince Edward Island air. Toby, The Wonder Dog, was ecstatic. A multitude of hugs and tummy rubs. Then off to the beach for long, refreshing swims in the pleasantly warm water in the ocean fronting the HG/BSK home. Despite jet lag, SJ and EM look fit and relaxed. Haru has grown into a tall young man. Teru is as cute as ever though a number of inches taller. The group brought many gifts. Big bottle of superior sake. Aprons. Tea towels. HG’s favorite cookies. Plus a decorative ball and charming drawings from Teru. Since EM is an outstanding oyster shucker and chef, The group took advantage of EM at supper time (on PEI, “dinner” is lunch and “supper is dinner). EM was awakened from jet lag slumber. Shucked two dozen Malpeque oysters. Perfection. Not a speck of shell marred the lush bivalves. EM then fried two pounds of fresh haddock. Greaseless. Light. Crisp. BSK cooked some local yellow beans with poblano peppers from BSK’s vegetable garden. SJ smashed some local potatoes. Ice cream for dessert. Early to bed. Joyous, tasty reunion after long absence.
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