Week 14: Kaʻana (Sharing)

This week has been another wonderful week of sharing with Daryl. Although I'm sharing places I've discovered, people I've met, things I've learned, and experiences I've had, we are also exploring many places I have never been to before!

I've learned that Daryl loves the plants and flowers just as much as I do (maybe even more!). We ended the week with a parade, so I'll share those photos after this week's scrapbook.

So many new flowers discovered at the Waimea Valley Botanical Gardens
Some of the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade


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  1. Flower gyrlSeptember 27, 2026 at 6:48 PM

    I love that cool scrapbook! You always find the coolest tech tools for presenting info. It's great that you are both discovering things together now, and given all of his houseplants I guess I shouldn't be too surprised he is loving all the plants. I would love to visit the botanical garden when I come in May, and of course, the food looks amazing....Thank you for sharing this highlights.

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    1. AnaSeptember 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM

      Thanks, Ree! There are several different gardens throughout the island (as you can imagine), so definitely see which one(s) will satisfy your soul best!
      I'm excited to share some of my favorite food haunts with you!

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  2. Erika PeerySeptember 29, 2026 at 3:24 PM

    Wow! What a glorious week! Look at all of those flowers and the floral parade! I have never seen as many parades as I saw in Hawaii. I love that you went to it! You two sure do look like you are having so much fun. What a blessing of a trip for him to join you there!!

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    1. AnaOctober 2, 2026 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks, Erika! It was a whirlwind and full final two weeks on the island. Just perfect!
      Island people know parades!!!

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