When I saw this, I wanted to hop into a canoe and paddle through.  The gentle tradewinds and the glassy waters looked so inviting!  Actually this is part of the drainage canal from Kaelepulu Pond which continues to Kailua Bay and the Pacific Ocean.  I call this area "Keolu," even though it is part of Kailua.

Yes, I know that 2.20 miles is not a long stretch of walking, but I visited my Auntie who lives in this area for a spell.  Sorry, people matter more than keeping to a program.  I can always continue my journey on another day.

I have never seen so much "Noni" in a concentrated area!  Also known as  "Indian Mulberry," Pacific Islanders have always known that it possesses medicinal properties.  The fruit contains the ingredient "morindin," which if eaten can lower cholesterol levels.  Unfortunately, ripe fruit smells and tastes nauseating!  The roots were used as red and yellow dyes for the ancient Hawaiians.  Mashed fruit was used to kill "Uku!"(head lice)

This mailbox has me totally confused!  First of all, what is the WOOD thing next to it?  Then, what is that writing down the front of it?  Japanese? Chinese?  What does it mean?  Lastly, the mailbox is in the shape of a barn.  Have you ever seen a BLUE barn?  In my experience, they are RED!

I loved these gardens!  I wonder if it rains, does the first picture "wheel" turn when water flows over it?  That would be fascinating to see!  The second picture was full of Hawaiian plants!  The aloe, taro and red ti leaf plants with lava rock and angel to add interest made for beautiful composition!

It took a double take to realize that these "plants" are part of the fence!  Made out of metal and replicas of the traveling palm, red ti leaf and short aloe, the resident's creativity impressed me!  Hoping that your creativity will inspire you to make something impressive too!  Malama pono! (Take good care!)