Happy Saint Patrick's Day
Customs have us coming back to themes that guide us in how we live our daily lives. Customs revolve around the things that are familiar to us, make us comfortable and provide continuity in our lives. Conventional practices that are habitual in nature and in wonted candor describe without speaking the need to do something expected.
So why do I need a sign to remind me to take off my shoes before entering my house?
We took a ride to the other side of the island today to visit Kailua-Kona.
We took the Saddle Road crossing and ran into a military convoy.
To read more about Saddle Road
To read more about Saddle Road
While riding on the downside of Saddle Road we ran into a Military Convoy leaving Pohakuloa Training Camp. It put a few extra minutes on our trip to Kailua-Kona, but it allowed us to soak in the views. We saw wild turkeys and goats wandering around on the hillsides.
Click the picture above to watch the video!
Kaloko Honokōhau is a national park just north of Kailua-Kona and just south of the Kona Airport at Keahole along Queen Ka'ahumanu highway. There is a Heiau, or a Hawaiian temple, here among the fish ponds where ancient Hawaiians use to capture fish during the tides.
This Koi pond is at Waikoloa Resort and Village.
Along the shoreline there is a mix of ancient lava beds and white sand beaches.
While walking around the fish ponds and filming, I wasn't paying attention and I slipped and fell down. Luckily the only thing I hurt was my pride.
Rock walls and a gourd at the visitors center at Kaloko Honokohau fish ponds.
The Rock walls were used as planters. Rainfall is scarce on this side of the island so innovative agriculture techniques were used to plant crops such as taro, sweet potato and gourds. Husks of coconuts were used around the plant roots to hold moisture and protection from the sun. The walls were used to protect crops from the drying winds.
The Rock walls were used as planters. Rainfall is scarce on this side of the island so innovative agriculture techniques were used to plant crops such as taro, sweet potato and gourds. Husks of coconuts were used around the plant roots to hold moisture and protection from the sun. The walls were used to protect crops from the drying winds.
A gourd left at the rock wall and a view inside the rock walls.
Rock wall that separates a rock pit
Waikolua Resort and Village. Looking accross the pond towards the timeshares and hotel rooms. Very high end luxury resort.
Restaurants and shops line the lakeside offer spectacular views of the Gold Coast.
Lakeside view of the luxury accommodation's at Waikoloa.
Birds looking for food hang around the outside seating areas.
Speaking of food.
What's for Dinner?
Fish and Chips with Pineapple Coleslaw
