Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Me and My Shadows in Hawaii
Dropping by with a few #November Shadow squares from our recent trip to Hawaii.
I took a walk on the beach in Waikiki where the only shadow was mine, save for a few distant palm trees.
I found more shadows at Ala Moana Beach Park and was thankful for the shade they provided, if only temporarily from the hot sun.
The kitties found some shade too.
Here’s a shadow that may surprise you if you’ve never been to Hawaii and this is your first glimpse of the islands. You might be shocked, even disappointed when you land in Kona.
You’re landing on a chain of volcanoes and on the Big Island there is lava, lava everywhere.
Be not dismayed. Just head to the other side to one of the wettest cities in the USA, Hilo, where you’ll find lush foliage and the Hawaii you expected (except maybe for the rain?)
That’s all for now.
~ Susanne
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stunning – I’ve only ever seen the airport. One of my regrets from my RTW I didn’t see more.
Thanks so much. Maybe you need another trip? 🙂
if only!
From the landing approach, the island seems a bit similar to what you see landing in Las Vegas but that’s just not the case, wow!! 😮❤️🌴
Interesting! The airport in Kona certainly is barren, surrounded by old lava fields!
Ah, that’s why… At least we have different specie of palm trees but the odd thing is that palm trees are not native to the Mojave Desert. Nor are Saguaro but Yucca are.
Beautiful cats. I hope they are well cared for.
Lots of feral cats in Hawaii, they seemed okay, and I saw people feed them.
I always think anyone landing at Kona airport for the first time must be in shock with a “This is tropical Hawaii?’ reaction. It’s so barren and often smothered in gray skies! Love your Hilo side photos. That’s one of my favorite roads through the foliage and your view of Coconut Island is gorgeous.
Exactly! Two opposite sides, both unique and fun to visit in their own way. We always stay at the Hilo Hawaiian when on that side island and love the views, too.
Great choices for the shadow challenge, and Hawaii looking as beautiful as ever.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thanks, Pete. I was happy to find some shadows in my Hawaii pictures! 😊
Excellent shadow photos and also an interesting look at some contrasting sides to Hawaii. And of course I love the cats too 🙂
Thanks, Sarah. Amazing how different the 2 sides of the Big Island are!
Wonderful photos Susanne!
Thank you!
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