Living in Hawaii has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Not many people get to call paradise home. Although I can't always be on vacation here (yes, people do have to work in paradise), I like to get out and explore my island - the people and places that fall through the cracks so many times. The seaside is always my favorite place to escape to, rain or shine. There's just something about being on the edge of the land looking out to the indefinite that puts your mind at rest. The islands also have a lot of local farmers' markets that provide locally grown, organic food and a unique atmosphere for the community to get together.
We're in the last stretches of the Rainy Season here. I took these two photos a few months ago on a rainy Sunday afternoon. I love rainy days at the beach - the tourists are few, the air tastes like heaven, and the sea sits by itself with a happy face at being ignored.
And here's a photo of random wild chickens eating some Lucky Charms.
Walking to the farmers' market...
At this particular open-air market, the vendors have tables scattered throughout a shopping center. Here's someone selling wheat grass...
...and a gecko...
...someone selling macadamia nuts...
These are flowers that grow in the cooler regions of the mountains. I can't remember what they're called, but they are so beautiful and exotic, like they came right out of the Garden of Eden.
...someone selling orchids...
This guy was playing an electric ukulele. The ukulele is probably the most popular instrument around here. If you are interested in listening to some, I recommend trying the musical genius of Jake Shimabukuro. Watch this video and get blown away.
Stat tuned for Island Life Part Two which I hope to post later this week.
felt like I just took a lovely stroll and that kitty was a nice surprise at the end. When I visited Kauai I got such a kick of all the roosters that would pop out of nowhere. thanks for the tour.
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