Santa Comes To Kalapaki
The sound of the pu and the silhouettes of canoes coming in on a swell against the sun marked the arrival of Santa and his paddling elves Christmas Eve at Kalapaki Beach. When his double-hulled canoe landed onshore, thanks to the help of paddlers from Niumalu, a sandy Santa greeted keiki waiting in line and gave them each a chance to put in their Christmas gift wish list.
Photos by Amanda C. Gregg
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- Kamalie, Kaupena and Kristy Kinimaka
- Hanalei and Lei Wann
- Joy Chow and Rachel Lim
- Shelley and Olivia Smith
- Joe Curammeng and Eric Phillips
- Tommy Guerardini and James Adams
- Nick White and Kamal Salibi
- Whitney Summerhays and Heidi Herr
- Arthur Chow and Greg Meyers
- Matt and Chase Ellis
- Kylie Golding, Maci Porter, Heidi Scivally, Damon Johnson and Camille Scivally
- Greta and Kristin Stearns
- Mick, Theresa, Paul and Trae Menard
- Peter and Raven Chow and Monique Imberski Chow
- Midori Fernandez, Colette Scivally and Kevin Peterson