December Daily PhotoblogTheme--Bridges

This small bridge is probably the busiest foot bridge on Maui. To the right is the famous landmark, the Iao Needle. Below is the Iao Stream (see my earlier photo). On any given day--rain or shine--you will find lots of tourists and locals alike crossing this bouncing bridge.

In the photo above, you'll notice a dog who wasn't at all sure he wanted to cross this bridge! His owner kept encouraging him, but he hesitated and sniffed everything. Maybe it was the 'give' of the bridge which frightened him?

125 other Daily Photobloggers have captured bridges in their cities. Won't you take a look?

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Iao Stream

It's been raining on Maui lately which is a GOOD thing for the 'aina (the Land), and Iao Stream is running good. Yeh!

On A Street Near Where I Live....

.....there exists such explosive, pink beauty that it takes my breath away every time I drive down the street. This photo only captures one small corner of this experience. When the wind blows (as it often does), pink petals are blowing everywhere. Such beauty makes one become very present and full of gratitude!

Before The Rain--The Joy!

Today's a stormy day on Maui, but I married this adorable couple BEFORE the rain came--only a few sprinkles for good luck came down upon us. We had scheduled the wedding early (9 am) which is different from most couples I marry who chose to marry at sunset. So all turned out very well! Performing weddings brings me great joy and is one of my passions!

Fish Ponds Of Maui

This is one of the few remaining Menehune Fishing Ponds left on Maui, and it can be found oceanside of the Menehune Shores condo. It is officially known at the 16th Century Alii (Royal) Fish Pond of Kalepolepo.

Secret Serenity

Our Pikake Bush Is In Bloom!

This photo is only one small section of the large pikake bush growing outside our home. If you've never smelled pikake, you're in for a treat when you do. Pikake rivals night blooming jasmine as one of the most fragrant smells on the planet. Pikake leis are considered very special--just look at how small the flowers are! This pikake fragrance permeates our home and blooms several times a year.