Warm greetings all! π π
I want to say to start this post that I am so ridiculously, overwhelmingly grateful for my life. Today was so exquisite, not only in the weather and the intense beauty of Nature all around me, but also the sweet, fun, nourishing connections and interactions with people too. It was Sunday Funday here in Lower Puna, and my goodness was it ever fun.
In the morning I made a batch of my signature popcorn to sell at the beach and The Lawn. I described how I make it in this post. After making popcorn, and getting everything together that we would need for a day out, my partner,@kai-sunrise, and I got picked up at The Sanctuary of The Blue Dragon, where we live, by one of KaΓ―'s friends, Jessica, to go to ecstatic dance at Kalani, just down the road (The Red Road/Kalapana-Kapoho Road/137). Aside from dancing and enjoying (and taking photos of) the beauty around me, I gave Jessica some body and energy work, to assist her with a headache, at KaΓ―'s suggestion. Jessica was extremely grateful, and went on to enjoy the rest of her time dancing.
After dance, we hung out at Kalani for quite a while, then finally went to Kehena, our beloved clothing-optional (since 1955) black-sand beach. We stayed there swimming, playing, nibbling on snacks, marveling at the beauty surrounding us in both the people and Nature, and just savoring being human in such a human-friendly environment.
After Kehena we went to The Lawn to sell the popcorn that I had made in the morning, to get some food, and to enjoy the ever-growing number of people, vendors, and activities. It has become quite a large weekly event now. It's basically another local market with so many vendors selling every manner of things. Super fun, and we made $15 selling popcorn. Not much, but this first time was more a test run, to see how much we'd need, and to refine how we offer it.
Throughout the day, I was taking photos of beauty that I was seeing. Lots of photos of sun and clouds and ocean. Maybe too many, but with this much radiance around me, how could I not try to capture as much as I was able?!?
Popcorn ready for the ingredients.
Popcorn packed and ready to go!
After dance, sitting in front of the Blue Moon Room, where dance was held, this gorgeous view enthralled me.
My beloved darling, @kai-sunrise, at the back of the Blue Moon Room after dance.
The radiance above the Blue Moon Room.
Walking back to the car after dance.
KaΓ― having fun, dancing in the grass before getting in the car to head to the beach.
The view on the way to the beach in the car.
Looking up into the coconut palm under which we sat at the beach.
My darling KaΓ― and me, still at the beach, just before heading to The Lawn.
Some shots of the ocean as we were walking to the car to go to The Lawn.
Jessica (left) and KaΓ― going to scope out yummy food to buy.
More photos of the clouds over the ocean near sunset.
Photos of the partially eclipsed full moon over the ocean, with lights from vendor tents and fire spinners.
Moonlight on the ocean, as Jessica drove us back to The Sanctuary of The Blue Dragon.
Thank you all so much for allowing me to share more of the beauty and magic from my life and my world with you, and for your continuous appreciation and support! I am deeply grateful! π π
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You had a wonderful sunday! Being close to nature feels home! It is home! The ocean looks powerful yet peaceful. So all those beach goers were there to watch the eclipse?
Yes indeed! Nature is so important to me! I always want to live very close to the earth and nature. The ocean was quite intense yesterday, and rough, but yes, it is always magestic and peaceful.
I don't think most people at the beach or The Lawn were even aware that there was an eclipse last night. I actually forgot about it myself until KaΓ― reminded me of it. It was very cool to witness. Very lovely!ππ
Thank you for your beautiful words. Would love to experience such gathering as well! Have a wonderful time!
I'm grateful that my words land in such a lovely way. Lower Puna is a truly amazing place in the world, that I wish everyone could experience. Beautiful gatherings such as this can, and should be, created anywhere and everywhere. Thank you again for your sweetness, and I wish you a truly exquisite day! .
Wow amazing thanks for sharing seems like you all had a great time and you captured some awesome photos @tydynrain π
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Absolutely, I love sharing, and yes, we all had a marvelous time! I'm grateful that you appreciated it! Thank you! π π
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Wow what a Sunday! You live in paradise. Love those selfies too. What divinity.
Truly! I am so grateful to be able to live here, and in the way that I do. Such a gift! Thank you, again for your very kind words and appreciation!
Life is so precious and has no duplicate.
I enjoyed viewing the images taken during your hangout and it's worth having such a wonderful time again.
Thanks for sharing such memorable moments with us today.
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Aloha! ππ€ Great to see a fellow Hawaii hiver on here. Howzit there on big I?
that popcorn look soooooooooo tasty!
You live in Hawai'i too? Which island? The big island is a truly special and amazing place, especially in the far east in Lower Puna. Yes, the popcorn is super yummy and satisfying!
I am on maui. I've only been to Big I once many years ago. stayed on UH campus mostly. ππ€
Ah, got it. Cool. What was your impression of the Big Island? My partner and I still want to get to Maui at some point soon.
big I is all good. it reminds me of kauai, where I grew up. yeah, u should visit all the islands.. ππ€