Chapter 1 ~ RE: Did I hear Hawai'i?
Monday, August 1, 2011
Yes, we're moving to the Big Island!  After years of snow (100 inches and 60 inches just in the previous two years) and living on a corner lot with lots of snow acreage, we were ready for good weather year round. 

Look at all that snow!  We didn't know where to go with it anymore!.
Our new hometown will be Honoka'a on the north end of the island.  It's a small town, 2000 people.It has no bigbox stores, but does have everything we will need, including an old-fahioned hardwares store. They have everythng a Home Depot might, and a few things they might not, like the new washboards in the front window.  I won't need a washboard - I have my Grandmother's.

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There are lots of murals in Honoka'a on the sides of buildings. The town's feel is that of the 1920's - 30's. Not much has been updated, which gives the town a unique feel.
This mural is on the building where I've taken yoga classes. The teacher is a beautiful person, inside and out. She's been so welcoming. 

I'm glad I already have a yoga teacher. That continuity is important to my spiritual wellness.
Here's the vegetable stand that's only a block from my house. They pack a lot of veggies in that little building. The picture below is only a part of it. To the left is another whole section with flowers and squash. 

The ladies are friendly. They even traded me some cabbage and tomatoes for a basket of my avocados.
Look at these cool storefronts downtown. People live in the apartments above the stores. It's such a cute little main drag - called Mamane Street. First thing in the morning, it's pretty quiet - no traffic, not even many pedestrians. Then again, there aren't many people living here - about 2000. Honoka'a is a village.