Haleiwa Obon...

last weekend was the last of the bon dances in Haleiwa.

there are two Jodo missions in Haleiwa and they both have

bon dances on different weekends.

The biggest is the Haleiwa Jodo.  

what makes this one so unique is that they do a lantern floating ceremony.

I just love this tradition.  This one is much smaller than the crazy one that's done 

at Ala Moana on Memorial Day.

We used to do lanterns when the one in town was held in Ala Wai canal with

canoes pulling the lantern out to the entrance.

I love watching the families...old, young, very young all dancing around

to the beat of the drums.

Flat...

summer on the North Shore...

flat, flat, flat

and that's ok.

I love how the sky and the ocean blend on the horizon...

not a wave, bump or swell in sight.

Incredible...

the last few days there have been the most incredible sunsets.

I think it's a combination of a little vog, lack of trades and some

left-over clouds from the rain.

 (Heidi Luarca photo)

the other day our whole kitchen was filled with the beautiful golden light

of the sunset

all the signs are pointing to summer!

Super Sunny...

The other day my friend, Cora, posted this picture on Instagram.

I loved it for so many reasons!

The composition, the lone palm tree shadow, the un-crowded beach, 

the clear sky, Diamond Head and town in the distance, and lastly just that it was so 

different from most pictures people take .

The perfect Hawaiian summer picture!

Thank You Cora for such a great photo!

New Best of Summer...

Water is so calm, you can talk on your cell phone beautiful early morning sunrises


water and sky so blue

More Best of Summer...

talking story after sunset, Alii Beach Park
no traffic, Haleiwa morning

early morning Kaiaka

Best of Summer...

Rainbow Shower trees, Weed Circle, HaleiwaBon Dance Season