Serendib Travel

Going from 75F to 20F was a bit of a shock. Still, nice to be home, even if I’m very jet-lagged; I only slept about 3 hours last night. My goal is to make it to 9 p.m. before crashing; we’ll see. I’ve spent the day mostly straightening up, puttering with Christmas decor, and answering […]

At Honolulu airport now, waiting to board my flight back to Chicago, which will be significantly colder. But the semester is over, just grading finals left, so I’m hoping that I can hold on to a little of the Kauai peace when I get home. I arrived really…jangled, I think is the best word I

Sequence of hula photos / chants in Lihue airport in Kauai. A name chant in honor of Kaumuali’i Answer o heavenly one, o chief to your name chant The pandanus trees of Ha’ena writhe in the wind The heavy rain pelts down on Hanalei There is the moss of Manu’akepa on which people slide and

Orchid tree, one last hibiscus for my hair, a message from our hosts.

I picked up this anthology of speculative works from Hawaii and beyond in the airport, Snaring New Suns. Enjoying it! Lots of experimental work, poetry and more, along with some more traditional fiction. Takes a little mind-stretching to follow sometimes, but in a good way. Plenty of interesting politics too! Perfect reading for this week.

Panorama of the view where I’ve been staying in Kauai, at sunset. Feel so lucky to have had this time, in this place. So much tension has just dissipated, being here. I have to remember that this is what I’m supposed to feel like, and when I start getting harried at home, find a way

Random bits of Hawaii life. Volcanic water tastes interesting — sort of soft?