What a start to another incredible day in paradise! We walked to the other end of the street, coffee cups in hand to theoretically watch the sunrise - we were a little late for that, but still a great way to begin the day. No whales sited, but a crew of Saturday fishermen out on the rocks. The air here is so fresh and clean and warm :) As I was back sitting on the lanai looking down at the beach I witnessed a very touching moment; a gentleman and young boy both dressed in white, followed by a procession of family and friends all barefoot coming down a path to the beach. The sun was shining and no one else was on the beach. The gentleman took the young boy's hand and together they walked into the water. After a minute or so the young boy was submerged and popped back up, his young life forever changed. Together they walked out of the water, and there was mama onshore waiting with an outstretched towel to which the young boy eagerly ran . They all quietly walked back up the path. One of life's sweet moments.
Time for a little housekeeping. I went to the Laundromat while Bill stayed behind and vacuumed the nice layer of sand we had accumulated on our tile floor. I can't get over how kind and positive all seem to be here - I guess it is what they call the Aloha Spirit. It has been a while since I have been to the laundromat, and everything is a bit more "techy". The Hawaiian lady in charge helped me and several others, including unloading the machines and hurrying to get "the best dryers!" Then down to our beach for some surf and sunshine. We left our apartment about 3:30 pm and drove down to have dinner with Glenn and Lisa Mervine in the Diamond Head area. Glenn is a long ago neighbor when I lived in my beachfront apartment in Half Moon Bay, CA, and Lisa's parents and 4 of her 9 siblings live in Gig Harbor! Bill and I decided the roads were not too well marked (of course it was not pilot error!) It took us two hours, but our good spirits prevailed, and it was a lovely drive along the coast, including Kailua and Lanikai - this Island is definitely stealing a little bit of our hearts. Lisa and Glenn have a wonderful house with a pool against a backdrop of coral cliff and caves. Lisa has a great knack for decorating. We had a lovely visit and dinner with them. Coming home we took the Pali Highway and made it back in just over an hour!! z-z-z
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