Exploration of the south Kona coast took us to Ho'okena Bay, a beautiful little black sand beach which, naturally enough was pretty hot on the feet. Walking along the beach just where the sea lapped up was the order of the day. A sea turtle had beached him/herself on a rock in the bay, just hanging out, back feet in the water enjoying the sun too. This is a good season for flowers, bouganvilla, hibiscus, plumeria, tulip trees and orchids. During a stop at Kona Joes, another great coffee brand, we found a little orchid garden on the side of the roasting/retail building. We have phaelenopsis orchids at home and are enjoying checking out the dendrobium orchids here. Hope we can find a supplier and get one of these when we get home. We can bring home coffee but not orchids, darn.
Neighbours. Can't pick 'em at home, can't pick 'em on vacation. Glad things got sorted out so quickly.
ReplyDeleteI wondered how long it would be before the tales of Ferrarri coffee began. LOL Yum Yum Yum. Remember to pace yourselves on that stuff! (and also to leave room in your luggage to bring a tonne or so home with you)
The flower tales and photos are much appreciated too. My favorite part of the tropics are the tropicals. Blows me away how we have to fuss over them so much here, and there, well...they're practically growing out of the sidewalks.
Another beautiful fall day on the West Coast of Canada. (You're not missing a thing)
Mark says don't forget to stop at Quinn's for a maitai. Just up the hill from the King Kamehameha. Then try updating your blog after.
...and I can't believe you didn't even have to snorkel to see that turtle!
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