Hokulea, green things and other travels

We went down to Hookena Beach for a swim, and were surprised to see Hokulea arriving. This traditional Polynesian double-hulled sailing canoe is traveling through the Islands this summer, and will embark on a sailing trip around the world the next four years. Here's the crew performing the Hokulea Ha'a (bent knee dance). After the welcoming ceremonies, we swam out to the boat for a close look.

Hokulea at Hookena Beach

This beautiful green fellow is a Jackson's chameleon in our avocado tree.

The new green roof is up, it's still rainy season, and we're dry!

More green stuff. Making pesto!

July 4 in Kailua-Kona, fireworks
reflecting on water and framed by palm trees.

Mark went back to Ohio for a few days, as his mother was ill.
I flew to Portland, Oregon, for my nephew's wedding on Mt Hood.

I got to see my new great-nephew, Grayson.

And all my sisters. Do we look like great-aunts and grandmother?

Thankfully, Mark's mother recovered quickly.
He joined me and my family in Oregon and Washington.
Here we are by the White Salmon River.

Back home, the garden is thriving. Tomatoes would like
to take over!

New bananas forming. So odd looking!
We have six more bunches of bananas coming.

Bok Choy and strawberries. The mulch is macadamia nut hulls.

Mango salsa and a recent harvest

Home sweet home