I love white hibiscusI absolutely love white hibiscus, and these guys obviously love the sun. Actually, I love any hibiscus, whether they're red, orange, yellow, or any of the other colors. The lush green leaves of the plants seem to convey a sense of calm. These were especially beautiful because they’re a pure white with only a red stamen. The ancestors of these plants … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos- white hibiscus loving the sun
Hawaii travel
Friday Fotos – Japanese paper lanterns create serene atmosphere
Paper lanterns at Bishop MuseumAren’t those paper lanterns gorgeous? They’re called chōchin. Lanterns of this sort have been around for over a thousand years. They’ve become an architectural design staple and range in quality from handmade works of art to cheap plastic trinkets. Looking at these lanterns up close at Bishop Museum, they look like they’re very high quality … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Japanese paper lanterns create serene atmosphere
Friday Fotos – Honolulu Harbor during the day
Honolulu Harbor is beautiful at any time of dayWe were fortunate to have a stunning view of Honolulu Harbor during our 2017 stay. We were there for the 2017 Left Coast Crime Convention. Those days of conventions feel like they’re a lifetime ago. The harbor was remarkably quiet during the day. There were far fewer boats going in and out than I’d have expected. Of course, … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Honolulu Harbor during the day
Friday Fotos – Ocean views on the way up Diamond Head
Views on the way up Diamond HeadAlthough it was just two years ago, it now feels like a lifetime since when we made this trip up Diamond Head. Social distancing was an unknown concept at the time. Today, the trip up would be very different, if we would even go. The views on the way up Diamond Head would be the same, but the thought of trudging up that trail two feet behind … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Ocean views on the way up Diamond Head
Dramatic Hawaiian sunset colors
Dramatic Hawaiian sunset looks like fire on the horizonAfter a long day of sightseeing, we spent the evening on our lānai watching the sunset. And what a show it was! Hawaiian sunsets are almost always something special, and this one, with its reds, yellows, and grays, was no different. The top photo is the last one I got before the light faded. The bottom one was taken … [Read more...] about Dramatic Hawaiian sunset colors