This young hawk perched on the backyard feeder and had us searching the books to identify it. Bandings on the tailfeathers looked familiar, but the rest not so much. Finally, I took its photo and the online app identified it as a juvenile red-shouldered hawk. We have lots of these hawks in our neighborhood, butContinue reading “Little Red Riding-hawk”
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Home Sweet Home
Made of twigs and Spanish moss, it is a sweet home for a lady cardinal whose orange beak can be seen near the center of the image. She was a pleasant surprise as we settled into our own “nest” after a prolonged absence. #homesweethome #cardinal #nest #homecoming
Slipping Through My Fingers
Though we did not want to see our time in Bora Bora come to a close, we could not be very sad since we had enjoyed such a wonderful time while there. And even though we cannot stop the flow of time, we can caress the moments as they slip through our fingers and moldContinue reading “Slipping Through My Fingers”
The Next Post
What to write, what to write? Gee, if only there were something interesting in this bungalow to inspire a topic for the next post…or maybe if there weren’t so many amazing things, it would be easier to decide. #post #bungalow #inspriation
Wishing Star
It hovered in the night sky peaking through a gap between cottony clouds that were illuminated by the moonlight. Never before have I spotted a star so well suited to wish upon. But I could make no more wishes, for I was in the South Pacific and my wildest dreams had already come true. #wishingstarContinue reading “Wishing Star”
Farewell Polynesian Friends
Though our trip is about to end, their celebrations honoring their Polynesian heritage will continue for three more weeks. We have watched their dances and listened to their music, and I have sung and played ukulele along with local musicians during our stay. These kind people who prefer sharing and understanding over conflict have aContinue reading “Farewell Polynesian Friends”
Fire in the Sky
Clouds and showers alternating with fleeting sunshine dampened the day until sunset. As the sun lowered towards the horizon it set the clouds ablaze in a way that made me think of the glowing lava flows that built this island eons ago. I could not help but wonder that such a hellish beginning could leadContinue reading “Fire in the Sky”
Heiva i Bora Bora!
Heiva is an annual Polynesian cultural event and competition that connects with traditions a thousand years old. It features ‘Ori Tahiti, (music and dance), Hemini (singing), and other competitions, including Heiva Va’a (canoe racing). Bora Bora is reputed to have the best Heiva celebration, and we have been thrilled by the music, dance, and pagents.Continue reading “Heiva i Bora Bora!”
Paddling through Time and Tradition
The annual Heiva celebration includes outrigger canoe races, the ultimate Polynesian sport. The races celebrate an ancient and noble tradition. Similar canoes have carried people, dignitaries, and warriors from island to island, braving weather, waves, and currents. It took a wayfinder with special navigating skills to find islands that lived well beyond the horizon. WhileContinue reading “Paddling through Time and Tradition”
Painted Sky
The setting sun set the sky ablaze with colors to rival the foliage below. Mount Otemanu seemed to wear the clouds like a wreath as if it, like the person below, was captivated by the scene. #sunset #treehouse #otemanu #borabora
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