This view of the South Kohala coast is quite typical. An afternoon onshore breeze ruffling the palms with scattered clouds overhead, but still lots of blue sky and, yes, it was comfortably warm.
Coastal palms
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Sunflowers
I don’t see a lot of sunflowers here, but when I do they still look great, especially against a blue sky
Buddha statue
On the South Kohala coast, in front of the Hilton resort, there are several statues, including this Buddha statue. There are a couple of benches facing the statue for those who want to spend some time in quiet contemplation, but one could easily sit the other way, facing out to sea, and feel equally blessed.
Do not disturb
When I first saw these two cows it was from the rear, looking into the sun (bottom photo). I thought it would make a nice photo if I could sneak past without disturbing them and get a photo from the front.
So I ambled along, trying not to provoke their interest and made it to a point where I had the sun at my back and a decent view of them. The only problem was, to get a clear shot I had to scramble up a bank and arrive at a spot where my view wasn’t blocked by another cow.
I gave it a good go, but just as I set up to take a photo, the one cow stirred. Still, I quite like the photo for the expressions. I had it tagged as two cows, but looking at the one on the right I’m not sure that’s the case and I certainly wasn’t about to scramble over the fence to see if I was right.
A refreshing G&T
This was going to be my response to this week’s Sunday Stills challenge on the theme of ‘Refreshing,’ but then the theme changed!
Still, I like the photos which came about after a Kona wind, from the southwest, set in this past week and it got hot and muggy. After a few days of that I thought a gin and tonic sounded like a good idea.
There was a time when I made G&Ts in tall glasses, but not any more. The problem is that the drink is so refreshing and easy to drink that it disappears fast. Refills go the same way. These days I’m a one-and-done man. Ice, gin, tonic, and a slice of lime are all that’s needed. Well, that and some moderation.
Ho’okena Beach
This view of the beach at Ho’okena Beach Park was taken on a Sunday morning. It would undoubtedly have been much busier later in the day.
Fishing at Ho’okena
A fisherman tries his luck from a rock at Ho’okena Beach Park.
Plumeria and Bougainvillea
I saw this colorful tableau at the entrance to Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. Purple Bougainvillea, white and yellow Plumeria, green leaves, and blue sky. What’s not to like?
Graham's Island 