Still walking

 I am researching where else I can safely swim, so I still haven't gotten wet in the ocean. Bummers! I had hoped to have octopus photos for you by now. Life is too short, however, to spend dangerous time on line...there are other beaches!!

But I have walked. Here are the shots:

Would you have thought to put a Christmas tree on a piece of wood outside? I am telling you, people are creative.

A morning treat; plus palm trees for my sweetheart!

I saw the pink clouds first. I thought it was quite interesting, how both clouds had that bit underneath, reaching down.

Call me crazy, but pink is IN!!

This cute little dog was totally ok with the German Shorthaired Pointer getting the ball. The GSP was faster, too.

God's rays

GSP waiting for the next throw.

And being victorious!

You'll see JOY a lot. I find joy on my walks.

There was just one Cheeto flower in this patch.

Did he get the ball?!

Light coming from behind.

Moon and clouds

A lady on my walk is creative with her mail box. Note that Santa's hair is blowing back!

Totally ninja pointer!!! He crept toward the birds. Just doing his job!

This dog is smiling because he doesn't need to do the work.

These might be my fave roses. 

Although pink is also quite lovely.

Even Poinsettia have a pink version.

The one below had lots of water drops all over it.

Light from behind again. Totally makes the shot!

Ninja dog still awaiting the hunter.

The mailbox again. 

I didn't know Santa uses a plane.

Succulents often have long parts, way above the leaves. Makes it tough for me to catch in one shot.

I agree. Thank yous are definitely required. Give them freely!

Nice variegated rose.

My mask and safety vest. I still am very careful when I cross streets. People just don't pay enough attention these days.

Someone's outdoor Christmas tree.

Light makes the shot.

More mystery flowers

Nutcrackers

A new Hibiscus

A Lotus I could actually get close to!

Who knew Unicorns were part of Christmas?!

The cat walked around the rim of the pond with the lotus. How do cats know I'm allergic?

Puffballs still intrigue me.

I can have pets all over town!

Just makes you want to pet it, doesn't it?

This cat totally stayed still so I could put it in the camera. Surprising.

Moon and clouds

These are Coleus plants. Aren't you proud that I know that?

More pretty clouds

The fastest jet I've heard in a while.  Was it in town for Pearl Harbor day?

Heart shaped leaves

Roses in someone's garden

More JOY

Somebody was very hungry. Probably the Red Vented Bulbul. We have a lot of those.

Very nice walk. Some tourists stopped their convertible Mustang to take pix of the Arizona Memorial. Still cannot visit in person. Lord, please solve Covid for us!

And thanks for reading.

A visit to Hanauma Bay without getting wet!

 I looked upon the reopening of Hanauma Bay with joy, excitement and was afraid I wouldn't sleep at all. 

Well, turns out that all that excitement was rather misplaced.

Arriving 1.5 hours prior to opening, I was told I couldn't park anywhere near the Park. So I parked in the Scenic Overlook area and walked around there. Didn't get my 10,000 steps, but did at least get some exercise.

So when the appointed 8 a.m. arrived, I was astonished to hear that 30 get in...and the rest of us are expected to "drive around" until 10 minutes had elapsed.

What the ?????

What dim bulb thought that up? Why not let people into the parking area down in the park, hand out numbers and times to show up and make that good? 

Oh no, we were not allowed to park and wait, but told to move along and hope to get in later.

Oh no, girl don't roll that way!

I hied myself off on a very nice drive, which ended up in Waimanalo. I was thinking that if they're going to be that way, I would just swim elsewhere. Sadly, the Waimanalo Beach park had lots of tents for people who don't have "regular" homes. I was sad to be reminded that not everyone is as fortunate as we are. But the cliffs were green and lovely. But I did get a little jolt (a leftover from vertigo?) when I made the turn into and out of the tunnels on that side. OOOOH. No more heights for me! Even in the car.

After consulting with my sweetheart, I got myself headed the right way. And arrived home shortly thereafter. I won't lie and say I wasn't disappointed, but hopefully they will get their act together. I have asked our governmental reps to address the problem.

Anyway, here's what I saw while waiting:

I can only imagine what I would have seen in the water!