This evening we went to the Fairmont Orchid resort for a floating lantern lighting ceremony. This ceremony was to remember loved ones that have passed on. The event consisted of chants, hula, drums, prayers and of course the lanterns were decorate, lit, and sent out to sea. It was a…
On Saturday, the kids did a race that was part of the Lavaman Triathlon, called LavaKids. The 7 and up age groups did a aquathlon of swimming then running. But for the 6 and under, they did an event called the Keiki Dash which is a 100 yard dash. Afterwards…
Things I’ve learned about Kona: Wheelchairs are street legal. Yep, that’s a guy in a motorized wheelchair “driving” down the side of the highway. You only need 1 pair of shoes – slippers (aka flip flops). This is what happens when you wear shoes that aren’t slippers: They…
We’ve been here for 8 weeks now. In some ways I can’t believe its been that long, but in other ways, it seems about right. We’re now settled and getting into a groove and getting used to our new life. And that new life is amazing. I am 100% happy…