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!)

Seeing something out of place, I saw this lone "owl ornament" that is supposed to scare birds away, but, if you look closely, you will see WIRES sticking out of his head.  I guess that the birds thought that it's head was a good place to rest!   HaHa! (Double click picture to see up close!)

So where am I now?  Fort Shafter!  I have the tendency to get lost on this Army base.  After previously exploring the unknown, (Niu Valley) I am inspired to learn this base completely by travelling this base on FOOT!  Today tallied 3.99 miles of mostly residential housing.  The NEW homes are reminiscent of Arts and Crafts style with at least 2 complimentary colors of paint to add interest.

Those XXX's mean that I can't go there.  Construction always put a dent in all my careful planning of a route to take.  Well, my walk is just like life!  Always changing and things get in your way, so, I just go around it and make an adjustment!

Now this is something that I didn't expect to find!  This is the fourth FUEL CELL car I have come into contact with!  Of course, you know that these cars run on hydrogen!  So cool!

Talk about cool!  Check this pool out!  What a beautiful oasis!  Placed near the housing area, you could walk here, swim and then walk home...it's that close!  Maybe I should be wearing a bathing suit under my "Walking Hawaiian" attire, yeah?

I love it when I can capture some beauty on my walks.  You never know what is gone by tomorrow!

Many homes have decorated for Fall.  These are my two favorites.  The scarecrow is a little unsettling to me and I don't know why!  The pig as a bench was definitely different.  Maybe they are going to have HAM and turkey for Thanksgiving!  HaHa!

The base is a combination of OLD and NEW.  Richardson Theatre, opened in 1948 was named after Lt. General Robert Richardson.  Built in Art Deco style with 18 inch walls and painted a rose-coral stucco, it is similar to Tripler Army Medical Center.  Army Community Theatre (ACT) used the facility starting in 1987, to perform Broadway productions.  ACT had to find another place to perform after an abrupt closure of the building in the Spring of 2011, for necessary renovations of fire and safety upgrades.  As I passed by, it still looks unused and empty.  I hope that someday soon it will be reopened, even if only as a museum, its so beautiful!

I hope that you always have an OPEN heart and leave yourself OPEN to new possibilities everyday!
Aloha no! (Lots of love!)