Honoka’a Theater, still operating. There are many Hawaiis. There’s the Hawaii of shiny resort hotels, shopping, and activities for purchase. Then there’s the Hawaii of rusting corrugated iron roofs. And there’s the Hawaii of trails that predate Cook’s first encounter back in 1778. I like to wander through these Hawaiis.I’m currently staying in the little… Continue reading Old Hawaii
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Old Hawaii
Wrote about Honoka’a (where I’m staying), nearby Waipio Valley, and Old Hawaii.
A Post Card from Honoka’a
Hi C, D. A post card from Honoka’a, HI. Honoka’a is on this map. Is your home on the map?
Hawaii, Japan 2014
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Castles in the Air
Poster on my office wall It’s hard to beat a journey that starts with deicing fluid rumbling onto hollow metal. Before you know it you’re six miles above a perfectly blue Pacific. Then, just as the sun is thinking of setting, you arrive in HNL (Honolulu) to a terminal with walls open to fragrant tropical… Continue reading Castles in the Air
Exploring Nordeast with Audio Guides
Used audio guides to explore Nordeast Minneapolis.
Peace Crane Sculpture
Walked to Lake Harriet then Lyndale Park Peace Garden. Paused at sculpture depicting folding of origami peace crane.
This and That
Lunch special at Tao Natural Foods before walk to Minneapolis Central Library. Picked up repaired watch on walk home.
Pavek Museum of Broadcasting
Walked to Pavek Museum of Broadcasting. Warmed up with 100+-year-old equipment. Then, ate udon noodles. A good day.
Frozen Lakes and Lost Places
Frozen Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis Kilauea caldera, Hawaii Big Island “Why do you live in Minnesota?–The winters are too cold. You should move.” I hear this from a person who brought up a family in a Minneapolis suburb. When her husband retired, they moved to a new subdivision in the Arizona desert. There is… Continue reading Frozen Lakes and Lost Places