We actually parked on the slopes of Diamond Head and then had to push KC's stroller through the grassy field in the hot sun. That was rather a challenge. 
It was sad to see the tents of homeless people just on the periphery of the festival. Housing is so expensive in Hawaii that some people have been forced to live in tents in various parts of the island.
I'm suspecting this is one of the treats that drew Tif to the festival. She does enjoy andagi which are Okinawan doughnuts (without the holes)and quite tasty.
The bonsai exhibit was beautiful. But the tent was sure hot.
Watching the Okinawan dancers was a lot of fun.
My mom said she'd heard that Okinawan people have long life expectancies. Somebody also told her that their pig's feet soup could be one of the reasons. Therefore she asked us to bring some back for her. We did. I hope it works.
KC was completely tuckered out and slept throughout the ride home and then went to her portable crib for a two hour nap! Hmmm...actually, we ALL took a nap! What a day!
And a good time was had by all! Looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteI may be in Hawaii in March, and this is a great preview! I really loved your shot of the bonsai trees! I can't keep a houseplant six weeks, let alone a tree this old.
ReplyDeleteKC is so cute!
ReplyDeletelots to do and see in hawaii...looks like you're having fun and making memories.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteHi Kay.. it looks like you had a fun time at the festival! Love the photo of the dancers and the andagi looks delicious. Poor little KC looks so sleepy in her stroller... what a cute picture. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a wonderful time. Glad you all enjoyed yourselves.
ReplyDeleteThat bonsai exhibit is so beautiful. I love the bonsai, it seems sort of magical/mystic.
KC looks so peaceful sleeping there in her stroller.
Kay..my mother has been involved with bonsai (and Asian art) since I was a child. She had a house fire this past winter and lost all of her bonsai that she worked so hard on. It was her fault as it was her careless smoking, but she lost so much of her art and her plants that it was sad...
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Michelle... That is so PAINFUL! It takes a lot of effort to care for bonsai plants. Yikes!
ReplyDeleteHello !
ReplyDeleteLa fête du bonzaï ?
Le temps était très ensoleillé pour une fête en plein air...
Tant mieix !
Hello !
ReplyDeleteLa fête du bonzaï ?
Le temps était très ensoleillé pour une fête en plein air...
Tant mieix !
Love these pictures of your very full day, especially the first one! You guys have all the fun.
ReplyDeleteUhh, but I'll pass on the pigs' feet.
If I had to be homeless somewhere, think I'd pick Hawaii.