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Walked to the Weisman Art Museum to explore the movement of people and belongings across the world: “Baggage Claims.”

Posted Ikigai: It Gets You out of Bed Every Morning.

Winter returned as I walked home.

Took my bicycle out for a spin before winter returns later this week.

Inaugurated our natural gas grill: planked salmon, grilled veggies, rice (not on the grill).

Watched our overnight flight to Minneapolis being provisioned at Honolulu HNL.

Hiked trails above Kauai’s Waimea Canyon.

Hiked beautiful Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve trails: Kuilau Ridge Trail and Moalepe Trail.

Posted Snapshots: Koke’e State Park.

Came across these endangered Hawaiian black-necked stilts on our beach walk.

Our hike, today, had plenty of bling, including a waterfall descending thousands of feet. (The waterfall is in this picture.)

Hiked through clouds.

Our hike in Koke’e State Park started with this view of the Napali Coast. We hiked backcountry trails where most of the vegetation is still native. Towards the end it rained, and we hit mud. Hot showers, the washer and dryer, and Dwight’s boot-cleaning skills.

Hiked the Nu’alolo Trail, Koke’e State Park.

Sat on the lanai of our second Kauai VRBO, the Ishihara House, looking at the foothills of Waimea Canyon, the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” The house is plantation-style, with a 1930’s old-Hawaii vibe and nods to Japan. And it’s less expensive than most rentals.

Nursed a depiction of a volcanic eruption while waiting for a delicious Hawaiian plate lunch.