Beauty can be left unseen when speeding by in a car, motorcycle or bike.  This picture would never have been seen if I wasn't walking.  Guess how large these birds were, and at the end of the blog, you will find the answer!

Continuing on in the Kaimuki area, I passed by places that my relatives lived for a time.  Although most of the original homes are now gone, I tried to remember where it used to be. Taking it easy this time, I walked a reasonable amount of 3.10 miles.  This route was actually traveled on May 8th.

Odd and frightening sights can be seen, and you didn't have to warn me twice to BEWARE!  Located in the front yard, I don't know the reason for this display!  Your guess would be as good as mine!

I have only seen this flower, the "winter starburst," once before.  This particular plant was a little stressed, and not in it's full splendor, but, I absolutely love it!  Click this link to see the winter starburst on another walk!

Plumerias are in full bloom, just in time for the many graduation celebrations that occur in the month of May.  These strains of plumeria are sturdy and last a lot longer than most!

I don't always show you any of the streets that I walk, so, I guess it's about time!  This is GEORGE St., and as you can see it is mostly residential with a rise to it.  I did walk from this point to the very end where it "T's!"

Normal windows here have a glass pane in the middle with a screen window on either end. I thought that the stained glass design was beautiful, even though that would block some of the light, but it could also add some privacy!

Three homes in a row were accessed by this pathway.   Maybe it was the cooling foliage, neatly manicured, but I thought that I would love to use this to get home.

An original mailbox, Diamondhead is easily seen in this neighborhood, so it made a lot of sense to have it painted on it!

 So, did you think that the birds were this tiny?  Luckily, I would have missed it too if it wasn't placed at eye level on a brick wall.  The owner did a wonderful job of mixing all the natural elements together to create this miniature scene.  Bigger, is not always better!  A Hui Hou! ( Until we meet again!)

Noticing a yard full of artistically trimmed bushes, this figure stumped me! I decided that I'll study my picture later and make a guess.  Well, I figured it out!  Did you?  The answer will be at the end of my blog!

Happily back in Hawaii for a short time, some more "Walking Hawaiian" was in order.  Trying to complete a puka (hole), back to Kahala I went!  Finding dead-ends and missing streets, my tally for the day was 4.93 miles! Actually, the walk took place on May 4th, so a little bit of a time delay due to technical difficulties!

How can I not include the beautiful flora that Hawaii has in such abundance! The joyous refreshment of the white hibiscus and the soft pink edging of the the second hibiscus were my favorites!

Coming across several items that I could not identify, can you help me?  The first is a fruit tree and it's not limes!  Do you know what it is?  The unusual shape of the lava stone picture seems to be representative of something, but what?  What's your interpretation?  Do you see the pineapple?

Upon occasion, I come across classic cars!  This is a 1960 Ford Ranchero!  Almost as old as me!  HaHa!  With Hawaii's humid climate, cars struggle with oxidation! (rust)  I'm impressed with it's resilience and it's good condition!

Note the intricate design of this gate! Not only did I love the "nautilus" shape, but I loved the stand-out aqua color!  That's how I noticed it in the first place!

Cutting a design through the steel, the light piercing the cut shows the pattern.  Unique and beautiful, do you recognize the design.  If not, I'll tell you at the end of the blog.

Towering coconut trees that must be 100 years old, the romantic in me likes how they are curving towards each other.  Gravity?

Now for the answers to the previous questions.  The manicured bush is in the shape of the "shaka" sign otherwise known as the " hang loose" hand sign.  Look at this picture and compare the shape!  As for the metal gate design, it is the Ko'olau mountain range.  Were you right in your guess?  Hoping that all the right things happen for you today!  Aloha no! (Lots of love!)