A visit to a local farmer's market...Birds that come to call...The sights and sounds of travel...Walking gingerly...
We captured this bird photo from quite a distance in the trees behind our condo. It appears to be an Eyebrowed Thrush. |
Occasionally, we'll spend idle time sitting on the chairs on the lanai looking for signs of life in the dense rain forest, hoping to spot a few of the more unusual varieties.
Prices were high at the local farmer's market resulting in a less than usual crowd. |
Whether its a trip to the gas station, supermarket or strip mall, there are chickens. It appears there are as many roosters as there are hens busily crowing and clucking day and night. The only reprieve seems to be from 10 pm to 4 am when they seem to sleep.
This fruit is red rambutan is also known as hairy lychee. These were priced by weight which wasn't posted. |
Somehow, the sounds don't seem to keep me awake. It was the same for us in Morocco. The sounds of the call-to-prayer and the roosters didn't disturb me after a few days but, Tom struggled the entire two and a half months.
Beautiful flowers for sale at the farmer's market. |
Each area and each country has its own nuances, whether its sounds, rituals or traditions that only add to our joy of immersing ourselves into the best life we can live wherever we may live.
These are soursop, a fruit reputed to slow the spread of cancer but no studies have proven it to be effective. These are priced at $6 each. |
This morning, awake at 5 am, I struggled trying to go back to sleep, hoping for one more hour. Alas, it was not to be the case. Finally, I ambled out of bed, trying to walk quietly with the knowledge that someone lives below us.
This is pomelo, priced at $2 each. |
The day we moved in, we met the kindly gentleman that lives below us. He gently reminded us to walk quietly as he can hear every move we make.
Grass fed cows along the road to the farmer's market in Hanalei. |
This has been particularly difficult for me. How does one change their gait when inside and yet, continue to walk strong and steady when outside? Each time I stand I remind myself to walk gently. If I forget to walk gently, I assure you, Tom will remind me.
These Brazilian Cardinals are common to the Hawaiian Island and frequent visitors. |
Today, I'm off to the health club and if the sun stays out, Tom will join me for time by the pool. Afterwards, we'll be off for more exploring. Our days in Kauai are simple and uncomplicated.
A Red Cardinal on the lanai railing. |
Have a fabulous Friday!
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Photo from one year ago today, January 30, 2014:
On this date, one year ago, we'd booked our flight from Neslpruit/Mpumalanga, South Africa to Marrakech, Morocco which required us to fly to Cairo, Egypt. For details and costs for that booking, please click here. |