Chickens

First day on Kauai, gray and rainy. Decide to head west in hopes of some sun. We went to Waimea Canyon and it cleared up a bit, below Kokee Lodge but anything above that all you could see was clouds and rain.

There's tons of wild chickens on Kauai. They are so beautiful so many different varieties.

Photos:
1. From Waimea Canyon Outlook
2. Potholes on the road to top but nothing see but fog and clouds.
3. One of the chickens @ Kokee Lodge
4. Rooster
















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Location:Aleka Pl,Kapaa,United States

My birthday party

This past Saturday I had a birthday party --not just any old birthday party but my 50th. Although I hate to admit it but yes 50 years old.

This was such a nice party, got to see old friends I hadn't see in years. It was so much fun.

I wasn't able to get that great pictures with my phone. Here's few pictures of of the group. I didn't get picture of karaoke--no singing for me.













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Kaena Point Park Reserve

Spent my birthday morning, hiking to Kaena Point Park Reserve. Great hike to see animals if you are on Oahu around this time of year. We saw 3 Hawaiian monk seals and albatrosses. A pretty flat hike barring the rutted road (4 wheel drive only) to the reserve. The trail runs along the coastline and waves were big.

It was overcast and windy morning with sporadic shower-- which is better than full sun because it would be a very hot hike if it was.

After our hike, we ate our lunch in the car, watching the big surf. Then off Paalaakai bakery for puffies--puff pastry with pastry creme filling. Really good--on the recommendation of my cousins. Little hard to find. It's on your way to (or back) dillingham field, on the main road in tiny strip mall.

Photos:
1. Looking west around the point
2. Light gray spot in the middle of the image is monk seal.
3. Waves coming in













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Mom's beautiful orchid

Blew over in the strong winds yesterday and this stem of flowers broke off. Now we can enjoy it inside.


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Shave Ice yummmmm!

Trying to get in the foods I've missed from Hawaii. Went to Wahiawa to my cousin. Then off to get some shave ice. Mom: strawberry w/ ice cream, mine: vanilla w/ ice cream. Mom can't remember when the last time she had Matsumoto shave ice.

Then we were off to end of the road.


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My 1st 50th bday gift

My mascot because I'm crabby.


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Pre-Birthday cheer

My office was decorate early because I'm leaving on vacation.


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