Monthly Archives: August 2023

Summer in the garden of good and evil

Posted on August 26, 2023 by polloplayer

We spent cocktail hour with the hens yesterday evening… And before we knew it, they were putting themselves to bed in the coop. Summer is practically over! Summer? What summer? We had rain until what, April or May this year? … Continue reading →

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Just change your altitude.

Posted on August 19, 2023 by polloplayer

After months of winter rain and fog, our so-called summer arrived with fog – and, unbelievably, even the unexpected bit of rain. There was the usual May gray and June gloom, and then a glimmer of hope for July that … Continue reading →

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Paradise lost.

Posted on August 12, 2023 by polloplayer

Ten days ago we were basking in the languid magic of Maui. One of our best trips ever, although we whined a bit when the wind came up during our last two days at Ka’anapali. We were so thoroughly immersed … Continue reading →

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Is there a Hula Grill in heaven?

Posted on August 5, 2023 by polloplayer

I was completing the obligatory Hawaiian tourist assessment as I caught my first glimpse of land… It’s a nosy little checklist – how long will you be here, where are you staying, who are you traveling with, how old are … Continue reading →

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