Birthday fun

This week has been a week of very important birthdays. My husband Thom, my nephew Aerius who turned six and my dear friend Tiana. 

We took a trip to Kona with Thom's family to celebrate his big day. I gave Thom a copy of "The Curse of Lono" that morning and he brought it with him to read excerpts from along the way. Our first stop was
Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, also know as The City of Refuge. Thom really likes the Tiki guys.

Next, we traveled to Aliʻi Drive in Kailua-Kona to check into the Kona Seaside Hotel. I forgot how cool this Hotel was. It's exactly the way I remember it from when I was a kid in the eighties and I am sure it was exactly the same back in the sixties when it was most likely built. Blue shag carpets, an old zenith tv and chains hanging down the walls from the fan and the ceiling light. Our old red suitcase felt right at home.

From that point, we began filling ourselves with various alcoholic liquids and walked around looking at the sights. I have a new appreciation for Tiki bars, little umbrellas and really long straws. Kona is a lot cooler than I remember. I guess you just have to know where to look. This trip will live on in our hearts and minds for all eternity.

Hau`oli Lā Hānau!