Again we woke up too early because we are on Tennessee time, but today we were able to get back…
Month: March 2020
Monday in Kauai
After a hearty breakfast of eggs and bacon, we went to the Kauai museum today. It is near the county municipal buildings. Outside was the usual flock of chickens.
Inside we learned how Kauai was the last island conquered by King Kamehameha. Eventually the King of Kauai was forced to pay tribute to Kamehameha to remain as a figurehead king on the Island.
We also learned how brothers and sister intermarried to increase “Mana” which could be seen as power or karma or a little of both. Children of this incestuous relationship were considered Godlike and whatever object their shadow was cast on was destroyed.
There were also special sections for surfers and World War II. World War II did mention the Japanese internment camp during the war and how martial law was declared in Kauai. In short travel was
This mid 1960 Chevy truck
This mid 1960 Chevy truck reminds me of my grandaddy. He drove one when he was still alive. The bed of the truck had rusted out so he put a wooden bed in. Anytime I see this model truck especially with this blue paint scheme it reminds me of him.
Kauai Day 1
We woke up at around 5:00 a.m. local time because our bodies are still on Tennessee time, but we lay…
Sunday in Kauai
As expected we woke up at 5AM Hawaiian time, 10AM Nashville time. Nashville time seems further on out as they had their time change that day. We will not miss loosing the hour, but ours wil be more difficult to adjust to as it is more jet lag than skipping forward.
Roosters actually serenaded us in the morning. It was almost a standoff as to which rooster could crow the best. One was pitiful. Sounded like he had a frog in his mouth.
I dosed a little until about 7AM when I figured it was time to get up and go to Walmart for some food and other estentials. It was just 5 minutes away. I left Sharon do write up her blog post.
Walmart was just like any other Walmart. I think it had a limited selection on eggs – only a couple of brands – all said “Mainland Eggs” indicating it was imported in. Seemingly
Nashville to Kauai
Jeff and I woke up around 3:45 a.m. to be ready for his dad to take us to the airport…
Seattle to Honolulu
We made it to Honolulu! Sharon was sure to wipe down our seats on our flight from Seattle, hot spot…
Nashville to Seattle
Well we are in Seattle. We got up at 4AM to catch a ride from my Dad to the Nashville…