As predicted, very windy here today unless you were in an area protected by a large mountain. When we were at the Farmer's Market, the temperature was 90 Fahrenheit, but when we travelled to the north point, the temperature was down to 55 Fahrenheit. The Farmer's Market was very quaint. There were some fine handicrafts and some locally grown products. I had a chance to chat it up with the entertainment, a Hawaiian ukulele player named PonchoMan Kuanoni. Perhaps, you have heard his hit song, "There's a Ukulele in My Soup." Anyway, I got my picture taken with The Legend.
After Farmer's Market, we toured the beach around The Sheraton. The waves were crashing into the shore and sending plumes 20 feet in the air. After leaving Kona, we toured the coast up to Polulu Beach. Hawaii is amazing. You travel a short distance and you are in a different climate/vegetation zone. It never gets old. We travelle back on the Kohala Mountain Road to Waimea where I had a King Hawaii burger and parmesan/garlic fries. Waimea is near the famous Parker Ranch, a massive property that covered thousands of acres in the early 1900s. I remember seeing a Disney movie about the ranch titled, "The Castaway Cowboys" with James Garner. Tonight is chilly so I will have to wear a sweater on my way to and from the hot tub.
Tomorrow's plan is to hit the beaches again.
In case you are wondering, I am continuing to heal. Gord and Mary Lou have been wonderful company. We talk a lot about Judy and we continue to celebrate her beautiful life. Taking this holiday was a good call.
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