March 1, 2013
It's hard to believe, but I'm back to reality. Was Hawai'i a dream, a vision? Sunny weather, wild downpours followed more sun and more downpours. And what fun to wake up to coffee already made by Alex, Makenna wearily arriving in the kitchen, and me in a bathrobe and sweatshirt to keep out the morning chill. But no on cares what you look like. Lucy comes over with her sad, begging eyes. "Won't you please feed me? They're letting me starve around here,"she seems to say. Mama cat is not so diplomatic. She gives a few loud growls to let you know you had better feed her. Or else!
And so it goes. Back to my lovely bedroom to shower, dress, read, then maybe work in the garden, maybe go to the beach. To Carol's coffee shop for coffee or lunch later? Or how about the pizza place in Capa'au. If it's Wednesday, the WWOOF-ers ( Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) are coming for dinner. What will we cook? Maybe meatballs (for the not-vegetarians).
I've gotten used by now to Bird of Paradise, fruit trees, avocado trees, and Lilikoi, just to name a few, in bloom. Maybe we'll have some papaya, from Robert's farm with lilikoi (passion fruit to you mainlanders.) Lilikoe looks like a lemon, but is hard on the outside. Inside is a slimy seed mass, not very beautiful, but when you taste it, oh my, sweet and tangy and perfect with mango. Well, I did leave a couple of pieces of clothing at Alex's just in case I need to go back next year and retrieve them!
So now, here in the "old world," the weather is surprisingly warm- 40's and 50's. No surprise, it sprinkles a lot, but no downpours. Donna is back from her many travels and we went to Smith's tea shop for tea tasting and buying. Also to "Fishsauce" for happy hour. Delicious Asian fusion food. To Fred's last night. Ella did a presentation at the school science fair, on DNA. When I was her age, it hadn't been discovered yet. Very good presentation Ella! I still havn't met Max. Maybe today I get downstairs to do that. Now I'm supposed to be getting my tax stuff togetner, so maybe I had better do that. More another day. Sorry there are no pictures.
PS: If someone doesn't post a comment soon, I may have to do my own, with things like "brilliant job Judy, I think the NY Times would llike to interview you for a job!"
It's hard to believe, but I'm back to reality. Was Hawai'i a dream, a vision? Sunny weather, wild downpours followed more sun and more downpours. And what fun to wake up to coffee already made by Alex, Makenna wearily arriving in the kitchen, and me in a bathrobe and sweatshirt to keep out the morning chill. But no on cares what you look like. Lucy comes over with her sad, begging eyes. "Won't you please feed me? They're letting me starve around here,"she seems to say. Mama cat is not so diplomatic. She gives a few loud growls to let you know you had better feed her. Or else!
And so it goes. Back to my lovely bedroom to shower, dress, read, then maybe work in the garden, maybe go to the beach. To Carol's coffee shop for coffee or lunch later? Or how about the pizza place in Capa'au. If it's Wednesday, the WWOOF-ers ( Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) are coming for dinner. What will we cook? Maybe meatballs (for the not-vegetarians).
I've gotten used by now to Bird of Paradise, fruit trees, avocado trees, and Lilikoi, just to name a few, in bloom. Maybe we'll have some papaya, from Robert's farm with lilikoi (passion fruit to you mainlanders.) Lilikoe looks like a lemon, but is hard on the outside. Inside is a slimy seed mass, not very beautiful, but when you taste it, oh my, sweet and tangy and perfect with mango. Well, I did leave a couple of pieces of clothing at Alex's just in case I need to go back next year and retrieve them!
So now, here in the "old world," the weather is surprisingly warm- 40's and 50's. No surprise, it sprinkles a lot, but no downpours. Donna is back from her many travels and we went to Smith's tea shop for tea tasting and buying. Also to "Fishsauce" for happy hour. Delicious Asian fusion food. To Fred's last night. Ella did a presentation at the school science fair, on DNA. When I was her age, it hadn't been discovered yet. Very good presentation Ella! I still havn't met Max. Maybe today I get downstairs to do that. Now I'm supposed to be getting my tax stuff togetner, so maybe I had better do that. More another day. Sorry there are no pictures.
PS: If someone doesn't post a comment soon, I may have to do my own, with things like "brilliant job Judy, I think the NY Times would llike to interview you for a job!"
Brilliant job, Judy! Seriously, I loved this post! I just did not read it until now.
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