Aloha Halloween

I got in a visit to Pu'uhonua O Honaunau twice on this trip, once by myself, and a second time with Jeannie & Ron. We took our time viewing the exhibits and roaming the sandy walkways as the weather was on the warm side today.

Pu'uhonua O Honaunau is known as 'the Place of Refuge', as those who offended the powers that be, enough to risk kapu - a death sentence - on arriving here was their salvation. 

Hale O Keawe - once a burial place for Hawaiian Royalty

This lady blew a Conch Shell as part of a ceremony... or so I believe

Gulf Fritillary, like the ones I found in Fair Oaks!

When we left the park, I recommended we leave so we could see the Halloween decorations I'd spotted earlier in the week. 

 Avoid the Creepy Toddler!

Enter at your own RISK!

Spooky Halloween Kitty Tower

We didn't get out of the car - the roadway didn't allow for side-of-the-road parking - to enjoy the elaborate decor. I got excited because I noticed the presence of a flock of birds that I didn't see earlier in the week - Gray Francolin. 

Several of the partridge-like birds were happily hunting for insects and whatnot amid the spooky Halloween fare.

Grey Francolin

 

We spent the rest of the day goofing around our condo, until it was time for a Halloween treat. First the three of us drove over to Teshima's Restaurant. 

It is usually quite full, so we had to wait a short while to be seated. Jeannie & Ron ordered full dinners - Loco Moco - but I had quite a bit of lunch so didn't have much appetite.

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Salty Poke Bowl

ordered a Poki Bowl, and for the 2nd time this week, got a WAY oversalted meal! As usual, I was too shy (stupid?) to return the dish. Instead I used a generous portion of rice I got from Jeannie & Ron to dampen down the saline meal. 

When we were done eating, it was time for Ron to drop Jeannie & myself, off at the Aloha Theater. Earlier in the week, to my stunned surprise, Jeannie said she was interested in seeing a play. That was surprising as Jeannie is quite picky about what venues she will and will not visit. 

 

Perhaps that the presentation of local talents today is Carrie, of Stephen King fame, it was too tempting for her to turn down. Trust me, attending an honest to gosh MUSICAL with Jeannie was enough to make this a totally unforgettable Halloween. 

The Aloha Theater is quite the museum piece and is quite well preserved. 

I didn't get any photos but the audience was largely all decked out for Halloween - Vampires, Victorian ladies, warrior gentlemen, quite impressive all!  I was chatting with Jeannie when a lady behind me patted my shoulder. She was a pretty young woman who wanted to know how long I've worn my 'Sister Locks', my hair. She was thinking of having her hair done. I was tickled, and I probably talked the poor thing's ears off! I've worn my Sister Locks since 2008, but depending on my memory of the moment I told her 11 years, as opposed to the true number - 17 years! 

Aloha Oi, until we meet again ladies!