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Resurrection

An unusually harsh winter froze most of our plumeria down to the ground, and the shoots that have since arisen seem unlikely to bloom this season, so our hopes of enjoying the beautiful flowers seemed to have died. However, young, potted plants that were sheltered from the cold are now blooming for the very firstContinue reading “Resurrection”

Coconut Telephone

Jimmy heard it on the “coconut telegraph,” but we heard our messages on what I refer to as the “coconut telephone.” Many cell towers in French Polynesia are disguised as palm trees to mute their visual effect on the scenery. Not only does it blend in better with the surroundings, there’s no worries about coconutsContinue reading “Coconut Telephone”

Capricious Crescent

Venus and an impish, grinning Moon in the twilight sky tried to entice us to head out on our early morning walk; never mind the clouds that covered the rest of the sky. But then a distant flash of lightning followed seconds later by a low rumble warned of an approaching storm. We returned toContinue reading “Capricious Crescent”

Pachyderm Day Care

Momma and baby spend quality time together at the Kilimanjaro Safaris attraction in Walt Disney World. This mom is very lucky; she can watch her young even while “on the job” at the attraction. The job doesn’t pay much, but the benefits are amazing! #africanelephant #kilimanjarosafaris #childcare

Bloody Shame

We had been looking forward to dining in one of our favorite restaurants in French Polynesia, if not in the whole world. Signs filled on both sides with names of actors, singers, world leaders, and other celebrities still lined the entrance, but the interior seemed disheveled and in decay. It had the appearance of tragedyContinue reading “Bloody Shame”

Captain Cook and His Telescopes

A life-sized figure of Captain Cook greeted us at the Reva Reva bungalow at Rohotu Fare in Bora Bora recently. We had brought along a spyglass telescope representative of Cook’s era that was then wrapped with thin rope made from local plant fibers to provide a comfortable grip. The antique telescope has excellent optics withContinue reading “Captain Cook and His Telescopes”

Feather Fall

I saw it lying on the ground near a pile of yard debris that I was cleaning up. At first it seemed like a gift from one of the several hawks in our neighborhood. However, according to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is actually illegal to possess or collect such feathers without a permit,Continue reading “Feather Fall”

Dog Tired

Need I say more? #dog #sleeping #mo’orea

Lag Time

When this is posted, it will be morning where I am, but midnight where I was just days ago. This is pretty much how the world feels to me at the moment. #jetlag #timezones #fatigue

Little Red Riding-hawk

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”