Joan, thanks for that pic today. I have lived in MN for 10 years now and am just now admitting how much I love it here for it's simple beauty, which this picture illustrates perfectly. There is so much to offer here. The only real drawback is the danged cold! I'm soooo happy that it's November and still not too cold outside yet--everyday I say "thanks" for that!! I'm not saying the "s" word, though. Maybe if we don't say it it won't happen?

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.

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:

Annie, neat puzzle option. Have never seen one like that. Was there a picture of the actual puzzle to work from? If not, I don't think I would tackle it! We are in the third day of windy, rainy weather. Not ideal for fall color pics. Gloomy outlook from the breakfast table this morning.