Category Archives: Grandeur

Waterfallworld

[Written Friday, February The 17th, Night] Martin and Elisabete checked out of the dorm early this morning, headed off to an Elephant Festival somewhere south of here. Now, I’m the only one here – the first time I’ve flewn solo … Continue reading

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Not Exactly A Manic Monday (Nor Tuesday, For That Matter)

There’s A Moon In The Sky Called “The Moon” [Written Monday, February the 6th, Evening] Lazy day to-day, as the sun was meltingly hot. Went walking around town, and down by the river, and up the street on this side … Continue reading

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Hawaii, The Big Island: It Can’t, It Won’t, And It Don’t Stop

Monday, my last on the Island, was another day of stupefying wonders; courtesy, again, of the Volcano. It all began with yet another drive up a winding one-lane mountain road – this time, the South flank of Mauna Loa. The … Continue reading

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“Another Day In The Crater”

So spake to me a gentleman hiker as we passed each other on the floor of the Kilauea Iki crater – site of the spectacular 1959 eruption. Saving the best for last, to-day was spent at the Volcano. First up … Continue reading

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And It’s A Road-Trip

Well, I left the farm to-day, having lived and worked there since the 28th of July. I’ll miss the awesome people; I’ll miss the awesome fruit; I’ll miss the awesome sunrises and ocean views; I’ll miss the awesome weather (love … Continue reading

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