Out of the ordinary, I spied what I believe is a orchid potted plant tied to a coconut tree with hopes of it eventually imbedding itself and growing there.  Or else, its hitching a ride that will slowly go up as years pass by.  REAL Hawaiian style, yeah?

As to where I am, I'm continuing my walk in Fort Shafter adding another 3.63 miles for today.  All residential, the newer homes were built on Herian and Hase, the older filling out the end of Parks Road.  Located deep into the valley, a gentle Kahauiki stream flows nearby and verdant established flora surrounds you as peace fills your heart.

Here are the samples of the NEWER and the OLDER neighborhoods.  Even though the newer homes are larger with Air Conditioning throughout, if I had a choice, I would pick the older homes with the screened in lanais and the grand trees shading me.  Talking to a resident in the older residential  area, I was told that PIGS and TROPICAL BIRDS visit occasionally!

Talking about visitors!  An errant GOLFBALL could possibly visit since the Fort Shafter Golf Course straddles the housing!  FORE!  Double click the photo to see the golfers!

The road I travelled today was named after Lt. General Floyd Lavinius Parks.  He commanded the American forces in the U.S. Army, Pacific during WWII.  After serving in Hawaii, he became the Chief of the Information Department and was known as the "father of Modern Army Public Affairs."  Retiring in 1956, he held the position of executive director of the "National Rifle Association," otherwise known as NRA.  Illness took his life in 1959 and he is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.  Besides having this road named after him, a golf course in Fort Meade and a street in Berlin also carry his name.

Performing a "balancing act" in a resident's yard, these mice may be blind.  What do you think?

I might have to reconsider my favorite flower and change it to Hibiscus!  These beauties takes all the tiredness of my walks away and reinvigorates me to continue.  I hope that something comes your way to invigorate you in your path of life! E Malama Pono! (Take good care!)