πŸ˜Άβ€πŸŒ«οΈ Waking up to a foggy and damp morning. Perfect for moving slowly.

πŸ₯± Tired after a day of driving.

πŸ₯± Tired after a day of driving.

The Northern Californian coast at Sea Ranch.

Waves breaking into a small cove near the end of the day at Sea Ranch, Northern California

A path running through a tunnel of Cyprus trees on the Northern California coast

🐲 I just paid a visit to The Dragon’s Den, a herbal medicine shop here on Maui. I was looking for a something to help open my lungs as I manage the tail end of pneumonia. I’ve come away with a couple of options, and hoping that I see some results.

🐲 I just paid a visit to The Dragon’s Den, a herbal medicine shop here on Maui. I was looking for a something to help open my lungs as I manage the tail end of pneumonia. I’ve come away with a couple of options, and hoping that I see some results.

β˜• I’m drinking my first coffee for around two months. Being unwell just put me off the beverage, and then as I improved my acupuncturist suggested that I stayed away from coffee. This morning I felt as though I wanted to try some again. Right now it is feeling good.

β˜• I’m drinking my first coffee for around two months. Being unwell just put me off the beverage, and then as I improved my acupuncturist suggested that I stayed away from coffee. This morning I felt as though I wanted to try some again. Right now it is feeling good.

I get up after a good eight hours sleep (not always guaranteed) feeling fresh and well rested. Half an hour later I am ready to go back to bed. 😩

Finished reading: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers πŸ“š

Sounds of the night:

All this as I sit outside in the refreshing air, reading.

My grandson roasting a marshmallow at dusk, in PoliPoli Springs Recreation Area, Maui. (Photo credit, my son-in-law).

A boy roasting a marshmallow over an open fire at dusk in PoliPoli Springs Recreation Area, Maui

πŸ”Œ Power outage - those times when I realize the value and/or importance of that which I take for granted.

πŸ”Œ Power outage - those times when I realize the value and/or importance of that which I take for granted.

I was driving to the post office this morning, and a mongoose suddenly ran out into the road. I tried to swerve, but it was too late, the little animal gave me no time. I hit it.

I turned around and drove back to see if it had survived, but sadly not. I lifted it off the road and laid it in the grass verge.

I regularly see small animals making a run for it across the road, chickens occasionally as well. This was the first time that one had been close to me, though I have been behind people slowing down for a hen and her chickens.

☹️ Waking up to the realization that the weekend is over.

☹️ Waking up to the realization that the weekend is over.

😌 It’s Sunday. I need a Sunday.

😌 It’s Sunday. I need a Sunday.

Now. View over Maui from PoliPoli Springs Recreational Area. The island of Lana’i in the distance.

View from PoliPoli Springs Recreational Area with the island of Lana’i in the distance.