Hawaiian Leftovers

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(Dickinson, ND)

A quick note, and then we’re going to take another look at Hawaii…

Our bathroom in the condo was long and narrow, with two sinks. One evening I went in there and found a huge (I think it was about the size of a dump truck, but Bob said it was more like 3”) cockroach hanging out under the toe kick under the vanity. I screamed, Bob came running, and then we discussed how to kill a hard-shelled cockroach…I thought we should shoot him, but that was vetoed. Bob~~ with no shoes on, and no desire to crush him anyway~~ decided to trap him with the trash can~~that was nearly full!~~ so after jerking the bag out, we realized he (cockroach) was tucked under the cabinet where the can wouldn’t reach. Bob asked for a stick (where are we? They don’t have trees with sticks here! But I could get you a coconut to throw at him!) I handed him my emery board, and Bob tried to shoo him into the garbage can. Cockroaches run really fast. And they don’t care much for garbage cans or emery boards…at least this one didn’t! He ran, still under the overhang of the counter, toward ME. Bob, my Knight in Shining Armor, realized he couldn’t trap cockroach (and was probably tired of hearing me scream) so he kind of kicked the trash can at the bug. Big Bug. I’m standing at the end of the bathroom with the cockroach running at me, being chased by the trash can! By that time I was laughing so hard I couldn’t catch my breath!! The cockroach headed along the wall, looking to get under the bed, and we never saw him again! I choose to believe: 1.) he was not trying to eat my feet off, and 2.) he found a way outdoors (which would have to be through an open door) and was eaten by a feral cat!

And the state puts up signs warning of the donkeys???? What about a warning for the gigantic cockroaches?

Ok, enjoy the pictures...

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Photos

It looks like an ocean of clouds!
We're about 10,000 feet, at an observation point, (on Mauna Kea) and when we came down the mountain, this is what awaited us! (And yes, it was cold up there!)

This one is kind of spooky,
because it looked like it was coming up to engulf us! It was the kind of stuff horror films are made of!

The guys wanted to see
who could kick it the furthest! We vetoed that idea!

Hey, I didn't say it!
And there are a lot of wild donkeys.

Notice how gray the water is,
because the sky is overcast!

I provide this because you never
know when you'll need the information! It was posted at Volcano National Park, where we were looking at the steam vents and dry volcanos.

Not winds as we know winds,
but just breezes!

When we were snorkeling we could
see the scuba divers 40' below us; this picture shows how clear the water is!

The mushy black mangoes
on the ground are about the size of a lemon. In the stores they're the size of a large orange! And very good!

Feral cats are a problem in Hawaii
because there's no natural predator. The people in a lower condo were throwing out meat scraps, and while they all wanted the food, they sure didn't want to get close to each other. At one time there were 13 there.

They're everywhere, and come
in yellow, white, pink, and a combination of all colors. They smell as good as they look!

The airport in Kona
is open air~~you go through security, but this is the waiting area for the gate, and that's the plane right across the small bushes! That's weird on quite a few levels!

You can see the larger lava pieces,
and the huge pieces, and then mixed in with the white sand are black sand pieces!

This is located right out of Hilo,
on the lush side of the island!

The big island has a huge cattle
ranch! It's near the top of the mountains...and is certainly not what you expect to see!

Comments

[Bob and Carrell]

flowers and water
Hi You Two, We really loved the big island - both sides. Enjoy your time there. I am in complete agreement about the inclusion of plumeria in heaven!! I love the smell. And don't get me started on cockroach stories after our year in Venezuela! Maybe I will share when you have left the heavenly islands for more tame shores. Maybe they need some of Bob's signs in Washington, D.C. May God continue to bless your time there and preparation for your new tours.

[Danielson]

Hi, Carrell!
I laughed about your suggested sign for Washington...laughed and agreed with you! We're back in ND now, and have practically stopped peeling! We loved Hawaii!

[Rosi O]

Hi Vicki - Really enjoyed the pictures of Hawaii - brings back memories! The pics are beautiful and very enjoyable...but not as enjoyable as how you related your cockroach adventure - I laughed through the whole story. Love to Bob and You - check out your facebook page - related a message about Fred's nephew in your neck of the woods. LOL

[Lisa]

:)
great pics- as usual! Makes me want to go back to the ocean! Why are those tiny pineapples inedible?

[Danielson]

Hi, Rosi!
It is a gorgeous place, isn't it? Glad you enjoyed the cockroach story~~I swear you could have put a saddle on that thing!