Mahalo Susan! I am so glad this made it to you. I tried calling "Koa" about the tickets, but his phone had been disconnected. I have no idea. I think he drives a white car and raises pit bulls. He said he was 29. We really loved talking to Eddie. Please say hello for me. I will be back the summer of 2009 and I would love to meet you.
Aloha Lani,
Glad you enjoyed your stay on Molokai! My niece forwarded your blog to me, because she knows Eddie (her uncle) and I'm his girlfriend. I mentioned this blog to Eddie and he remembers the two of you very well. Just wanted to let you and others know that at the time of your visit Eddie was a Park Security officer for Wackenhut. That was his part-time job on weekends. Permits are required when camping in county parks on Molokai (info for future visitors). Security will log it down for other Park Security officers and provide a description of campers, vehicle license, etc. so your party was probably not asked for it again, especially if you were the only ones there. Eddie never issued a notebook paper ticket (haha). Park Security officers cannot issue tickets, they'll give warnings, and will call Law Enforcement officers only if needed.
None of us know who Koa is, so we're curious to know if you ever got those tickets to his fights? Unfortunately, Koa was the one who was spinning tales and quite possibly Koa may not have even been his real name. So now we're asking around if anyone knows a guy named Koa who is an Ultimate Fighter. Molokai isn't so small that we wouldn't hear about someone becoming an Ultimate Fighter!
Eddie isn't known as Short Eddie, but the story is funny!
No Louvre :( Sad to say, but we never even went in the Louvre. We didn't feel like standing in the forever long queue to get in. Maybe next time. When the dollar is better, I want to go back and spend more time. A few days is just not enough.
Living Through You! Nt travels or somewhat these days so I enjoying see your blog. It is hard to get a good picture of some things like Notre Dame. You just can not capture that in the lens it seems. At least I was never comfortable with my pics of it. I did not see the cemetery when I was there. It looks interesting. Did you enjoy the Louvre. I just went to the 3 big things and then went and saw the Dutch painters work. How long did you spend in the Louvre? Best wishes and keep the bogs coming!
Wow! Lani, I can only imagine how you felt trying to communicate with the village woman who gave you all her stuff. I am going to Turkey in October; what kinds of things do you think I could bring to give as little gifts to the people I meet, like that woman did? What an experience!
Brilliant.... I am a turk, reading your blog in Tanzania (where I work). Your stories are a brilliantly truthfull travellers' view of Turkey. Your photos are really nice. (and the shiner in funny). I even doubled back through your blog to skim the US stuff too. Very nice. Very readable. Brilliant stuff, keep going!
Raf
What Fun You Have! Dear Lani - just googling around the world - typed in Lehua Sammons and got your blog instead! Your story was incredible - so much for going home in August I guess. I know you all have been on the cruise, but did you stay in FL or head on back to the islands! Oh, how I wish I could go back! Let me know where you are and what you're doing world traveler. Lehua said she came home so sick after the cruise - and just crawled out of it about the 5th of Jan. Hope to hear from you soon. Judy G
Happy Feet Love the happy feet and happy fins titles. Very clever. I may borrow those lines in a pic of mine, but I will give you credit. Keep up the good work!
Awesome Pic of Waimea Canyon Great picture. I have to get to the spot where you took that picture. I am heading to Kauai tomorrow. I just went through your blog and am very impressed. I look forward to following you along on your travels. If I see you in Oahu I would love to hear about your trip. Your very talented!
You photos of Hawaii are absolutely beautiful! I've read some of your blogs and they are so in intriguing. Your stories and photos have allowed me to appreciate all the things I forget about and or take for granted since I am a Hawaii home grown girl!
Thank you for sharing them with us!
Tiki
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C'mon down Yes, T or C is an interesting place. I've been coming down since 98' and have been involved in some of the changes downtown. I own the "Firebox" studio/gallery. It's a pottery studio and gallery, with a hot spring in back. There is also a music yard with a stage where locals play on sundays, weather permitting. Don't be shy, you'll love it. Spring comes early February.
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Mahalo Susan!
I am so glad this made it to you. I tried calling "Koa" about the tickets, but his phone had been disconnected. I have no idea. I think he drives a white car and raises pit bulls. He said he was 29. We really loved talking to Eddie. Please say hello for me. I will be back the summer of 2009 and I would love to meet you.