My friends from Kigali returned to my school today. They bring art, dance, singing, music and stories from their culturally rich country. Pacifique travels the world telling his story to support his NIYO Cultural Centre. The organization keeps kids off the streets in Kigali and in school.
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A brilliantly sunny November day lured us to one of Missouri’s best state parks – Meramac. Although I didn’t notice a single bird, we did find a wasp carting away an immobilized spider, a woodchuck basking in the sun, frogs glistening in Sheep’s Cave, and tadpoles and minnows dancing around in the creeks. The Sycamore’s stark white bark reflected the bright rays of the sun in a spectacular fashion. A chilly morning hike followed by lunch on the river and accented by the exploration of a cave provided us with a stunning backdrop for a day out with friends.
algae covered fungi
miniature puff balls
the third mushroom
a thin violet line
deep reds of fall
bracket fungi
let them be…
from the Fern Trail
from the inside out
Indian Cave Trail
The Meramec River
A nursery of young Sycamores
bands of autumn
the marker
floating away
starfish?
ice cold wading
no visitors allowed
A journey to the center of the Earth
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A full summers worth of weeding, mulching, pruning, and planting makes one last show of beauty.
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Two days in the forests of Missouri. My favorite things:
sassafras
580 miles in two days. 10 state and national park sites.
Autumn Round Trip
Bollinger Mill
Bollinger Mill
covered bridge at Bollinger Mill
Boardwalk at Big Oak State Park
Champion trees
Mammoth Springs Arkansas
Echo Canyon
reflecting on a creek
Fern at Grand Gulf State Park
Fire Ring
Fall along the Mississippi River
a collection of fall leaves
slough in the Bootheel of Missouri
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The sun punctuates the circadian rhythms of our lives. Humans from the dawn of time have been captivated by the nightly ritual.
This photo captures the sun, and two islands of Lanai on the left and Molokai on the right. The Clouds showed up to play a starring role.
Sunset in Kahana, Maui
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In the Kahana area in west Maui, there are quite a few peaceful coves and perfect snorkeling areas. But elsewhere on the island the waves are magnificently brutal. Here are some rocky coasts with crashing white waves.
Nakalele Point north Maui
North Kapalua at Nakalele Point
Makena State Park among the rocks
high tide
up close up and personal Ho’Okipa
crashing the breaker at Ho’Okipa
Ho’Okipa Beach Windsurfing Mecca
Ho ‘Okipa Beach Park
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This volcano is the third largest mountain in the world if you start at the ocean floor where it begins. It is over 29,000 feet high. The scattered cinder cones and the lava flows are amazing.
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Even though the many shades of blue are stunning, these b/w photos provide a nice contrast.
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At the Baldwin House I learned how the Robber Barons of the late 1800’s took over all the Islands by force, so they could make their fortunes. They tried to exterminate the Hawaiians and remove all their cultural aspects. All the Royal Buildings were destroyed.
Lahaina became a whaling town.
Now it is pure entertainment, the sunsets are brilliant.
From Town and the Harbor
surrounded by beauty
The View from Hard Rock Cafe
Bubba Gumps- Location, Location, Location
Front Street from the Harbor
takes up an entire city block
art among the banyan
The Banyan Tree – memorializes the missionaries
The Dole Company – destroyer of culture
first missionary house, hospital, church
Missionaries bring civilatization or ruin?
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In the past, I’ve been to the Big Island of Hawaii, Oahu, and Kauai. I had avoided Maui because I thought it was the most “elite”, dominated by 5 star experiences. I don’t know why I felt this way.
What I found was a laid back experience much like the Florida Keys. The Kahana & Napili areas have character.
I also can’t believe how close Molokai and Lanai are to Maui. They are impressive sights.
shadow of a pistil
Kahana Beach with Lanai in the background
Maui Brewery in Kahana
beachwalker molokai covered in clouds
sandwalker
the hook he was using was as big as my head
reflection
sailing…
last views
lunch with a view at Dukes
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Freshly "Pic'ed" 