Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

All of you, of course are my favourites, for your good wishes for recovery. Eight days later the swelling and bruising is down by a half. The right wrist is the worst in terms of pain, hence the lack of knitting photos, plus the stitches are infected. What are you going to do? The answer to that rhetorical question (remember those from grade 9 English?) is, hopefully stick around for my favourite vacation photos, not necessarily in order.

Favourite vacation photo #1:

The wild chickens of Kauai:

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Many theories surround these guys – from escapees during extreme storms to descendants from Captain Cook's time. They greet you on the runway at the airport, follow you into the car rental place and beg popcorn on the beach. I love my birds and chickens and roosters count. 

Don't let the chickens hear: they say there's a recipe for them. Place three rocks in a pot, add veggies and dressed chicken. Cook until the rocks are tender, throw out the chicken and enjoy the soup. 

Favourite photo #2:

Pearl Harbor – the USS Arizona Memorial:

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A sacred and reverent place. Can't describe the feeling. 

Favourite photo #3:

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The flowers of Hawaii – spectacular, even in a parking lot.

Favourite photo #4

Actually two photos, the Pacific and Atlantic ( you've seen this one before) Oceans, 1250 miles at sea:

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Why was expecting them to look totally different? 

It takes two and a half days at a relaxing pace to get to 1250 miles at sea, and here, at "the point of no return," two and a half days to get to land. At this point of my life, it's my favourite vacation spot, no matter what the ocean. Does that mean I'm at the point of no return lifewise? I guess we all are. 

Not my favourite photo, but a beautiful spot. The scene of the crime:

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Taken a minute or two before my fall onto one or two of those lava rocks, which are sharp as broken glass. There is actually a nice little sandy trail between them. Still can't figure out exactly what happened.    

A few more to come.

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11 responses to “Favourites”

  1. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    I love the wild chicken photo. Do I see a water color painting of this in your future?

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  2. Dorothy Avatar

    I’m glad you’re making lemonade out of lemons! I was in Kauai and never saw the chickens. Maybe they were hibernating. I’ve never made it to Pearl Harbor, but it will definitely be on the agenda next time I go. I agree with you about the at sea part – I think it sounds wonderfully relaxing. Please take care!

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  3. Chris Avatar
    Chris

    Take care of yourself. You’re the only you there is!

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  4. LoriAngela Avatar

    Gorgeous pics. When we travel, I always say, “It’s nice, but it’s not Kauai”. My favourite also, partly because of a casual atmosphere that includes chickens on the road.
    Dont’ ask a nurse “what can you do” about an infection unless you want a long answer.

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  5. Daisy Avatar
    Daisy

    Ouchiwawa! Is there anything I can do for you?

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  6. Rebekah Avatar

    Wow what gorgeous photos, I’m glad you are healing. I love that chicken picture, he’s gorgeous. I think I’d like to keep chickens, the neighbor down the road used to and I loved watching them. And they were just boring white chickens.

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  7. Ellen Avatar
    Ellen

    Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, I’m glad you enjoyed the show!
    I like the view from your fall better than the view from mine. Were the paramedics cute?

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  8. Michele Avatar

    I’ve never been to Hawaii; thanks for sharing such glorious photos. I am entranced by the wild chickens!
    Sorry to hear about your bruising – you are such a sport to keep on keepin’ on 🙂

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  9. holy land tours Avatar

    Thanks for sharing those wonderful photos with us. I loved the oceans pictures, the deep blue always makes me relax. The chicken photo is also great, i love to animals.

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  10. Esther Avatar

    My profile pic is of me in Oahu … seriously, one of the few sights that I carry in my heart.

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  11. mission viejo chiropractor Avatar

    The right wrist is the worst in terms of pain, hence the lack of knitting photos, plus the stitches are infected.

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