The Dole Plantation

 The  morning of July 5 we left Waikiki and headed around the edge of Oahuto the windward side of the island and a more rural setting. I must admit I feel far more comfortable in
the country than the city. We journeyed along fantastic scenic highways twisting around little bays and under Palm and Monkey pod and Myrtle canopies and along glorious beaches until we reach the very little town of Laie. We soon found our little cabin on Bathtub beach where we lived for the next 11 days. That  afternoon we continued our adventures driving along the north shore and heading back over the middle of the island looking for the Wal-Mart in Milliani Town.

 On our way we came to the Dole Plantation. Well, we had to stop . These pictures show Chris and I
in the botanical gardens. And you can see how the heat and humidity was curling my hair!

I think these were papaya? or was it mango?

Yes, this is a Bird of Paradise flower! A flower, what creativity!
And below are Mangrove trees, walking on tip toe.

Like giant pick-up-sticks, the roots lift the tree right off the ground. and consider the
hibiscus below; the glorious color. Peering through my camera at them sent some kind of
power - some shock of electric creativity igniting my very soul.

My articulation, my vocabulary, my use of metaphor is woefully weak! The effect of my experiences
upon my being was wonderful and profound and I realize I have control over very few words that
adequately convey the message. I struggle onward in my quest.................

We did find the Wal-mart and we found Hawaiin shirts to make us 'official'. And I discovered chocolate covered macadamia nuts and ..... I am still having withdrawals!!.

More about pineapple next time.