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The Red Hibiscus Makes a Comeback

The two new hibiscus plants on the property have been struggling. Both are located in the front yard of the WaimeaBeachHouse. The plant is salt tolerant. However, the combination of transplantation, wind, and ocean air appeared to be a less than a welcoming environment. After initial flowerings, the plants lost a majority of their […]

Apanane on Display in the Alakai Wilderness

The Apanane is a honeycreeper bird that is native to Kauai. The Apanane lives in the uppermost regions of Alakai Wilderness. It is a fast moving and elusive creature.

To me, the Alakai Wilderness feels primordial and other worldly. I love travelling through it. I am fortunate the Alakai Wilderness can be […]

Fantastical Fundy in the Fall Time

Fantastical is the best word I can think of to describe the Bay of Fundy.  It is a world of natural extremes and exceptions.

The ocean tides can vary up to 53.6 feet every 6.135 hours in this place. The water flow every 6.135 hours in the bay during this period of time possesses […]