Practicing my wait...

 Yesterday we received news that my Cousin Sheryl and hubby Larry are stuck in the snow at their cabin in Montana. Today (Tuesday) they were to arrive on island for a 10 day vacation. Old man winter had other plans, fortunately they were able to reschedule and will hopefully join us the end of the month.

So, I will be practicing my wait. Can't wait to explore the island with them. I do believe all things happen for a reason and maybe the reason is that our weather is going to go a bit "south" for about a week. Not anything cold or nasty, just southerly winds known as Kona winds, which bring hazy skies, humidity and muggy temps.  Completely different weather from the past week of  blue bird skies, crisp over night temps and warm sunny days. So I hope we'll get this "bad" weather out of the way so we have blue skies while they are here.

Enough of that....I spent part of the day paddling up the Hanalei River with friends I met while Monk Seal sitting a couple years ago, such fun to reconnect.  

Also found our little ne'ne goslings. Still unable to get very close, but I think you can see one of little guys trying to spread his wings!! 

Blessings,
Val

This and That...

It was a pretty mellow sunday.



As I sat on the lanai I felt as though I was being watched.
I was correct!!



Treasures from the sea in my glass bowl



New sign in the 'hood"  We've got babies!!



Under cover of momma, we've got 2 goslings.  The parents are extremely protective,
so I haven't been able to get a good shot of the babies.  Maybe tomorrow.
 

Enjoying our bluebird skies.

Happy Monday.

Serenity Sunday...

I know a number of my readers are experiencing snow and cold temps, so I thought I'd share a little warmth and sunshine with you.  Some shots from my hike on Saturday. Stay warm.

 

 

No Snow Here......

......... just a beautiful Aloha Friday!!

 flowering hibiscus

fruit of the Pandanus/Hala Tree

Opaeka`a Falls

the road to Wailua Falls

Wailua Falls--remember Fantasy Island??

Da Beach

RK13

No galumphing for this seal, she rolls back into the water.

end of the day

Chicks at the beach....wordless Wednesday

Everybody and their dog....

We headed north to enjoy some surf and paddling at the Hanalei Bay. We should have realized that it was going to be very crowded when we had to wait in traffic to get down the hill into Hanalei.
I dropped Ron off at his winter surf spot and I headed to 'Black Pot" on the Hanalei Bay in hopes of paddling up the Hanalei River. Well after driving around searching for a parking space, I gave up and went back to an area known as Pine Trees and sat and watched Ron surf. My paddling board session on the Hanalei River wasn't happening today.

Hanalei Bay is a crescent shaped bay  that extends nearly 3 miles. The Bay was packed so I did some people watching.  I love watching people at the beach, such differences in body coverage. A man sitting to my left was a local fellow dressed for "winter" as he had long pants, hooded sweatshirt and flip flops or slippahs, as we say. In front of me was a young lady(tourist) with much less coverage.  Interesting how warm or cold 78 degrees feels, just depends on the individual. Me, I was appropriately covered somewhere in between this two folks.

 

As Ron finished surfing I drove to meet him back at Black Pot where the parking area and beach was still packed.  This is where the dogs come in.

 

 I will be glad to when the holidays are over and we can get back to a few less people at the beach.

As we left Hanalei I snapped this shot of the taro fields--pretty peaceful.

Blessings,
Val

First Day in the Books....

Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful New Years Day. Ours was a bit chilly (in the mid 70's) but I managed to pop outside and capture the sunrise, a seal duo and a couple other shots from the neighborhood. 


Sunrise January 1, 2017

We ended the day with folks in the neighborhood raising our glasses, toasting the new year and welcoming a NEW YEARS BABY born this morning at 5:00 just 2 doors down.  

Blessings,
Val