Near the village of Kahaii on The Big Island of Hawaii at Onomea Bay, these rocks have a story. Legend has it that one day, a chief of the village spotted many canoes with sails heading shoreward in their direction. Fearing an attack, the chiefs and village elders held a council to determine a course of action. They decided to build a reef to prevent a landing on their beaches. Not having the means to complete the task quickly enough, they asked for two young lovers be the guides and protectors of the village by giving their lives. Two willing individuals were found. That night a decree was sent to all who lived at KahaliâÂÂi to remain indoors from sunset to sunrise without making any light or sound, on penalty of death. In the light of the new day, everyone went down to the shoreline where they were amazed to find the lovers gone, and in their place two gigantic rock formations at the entrance of the bay, attached to each other, as if on guard. The chief informed the people that no canoe could pass the treacherous currents swirling around the rocks unless allowed to do so by the guardians. The lovers and their offspring still stand today, sentinels at the head of the bay. This is at the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden where many folks like to have their wedding ceremonies.

On Sunday the Hunt Club held a "Hunter Pace" which is a timed trail ride on a marked course in small groups. The weather and the views were absolutely beautiful. After that they hosted the Virginia Field Hunter Championship, a judged mock hunt (no huntsman, no hounds and no foxes) going out over much of the same land, in a big group, with judges riding along determining which rider and horse have the best form.

Beautiful, Casey! The colors are so warm. I love it. Gazania, that must have been a fun puzzle to do. You are the Queen of Puzzlers!! So my picture is from a visit to San Juan Capistrano Mission. There is a large cement pond with carp and water lilies that is just amazing! First is a photo I took there. The second is a mosaic glass piece that I did trying to make it look like a water lily. I'm still not sure I succeeded on that one. :)

Awwww, what a cutie! Cooking school in Bangkok. That was a fun day! Class picture - we are in the back: Tom Yum Goong: Pad Thai: Larb - Chicken Salad: