While visiting my brother in Hawaii, I couldn’t resist a little haiku based on the beautiful island of Oahu.
aquamarine sea
wind-stippled sparkling silver
laps on silken sand
tricksters somersault
sailboards soar with wind-borne kites
breathtaking in flight
We visited the memorial at Pearl Harbor
sacred burial
Battleship Arizona
beneath azure waves
Hawaiian sunsets
eruptions of vermillion
cauldrons in the sky
We hiked to the sacred ruins of the queen’s summer palace through a bamboo forest.
ruins in the jungle
bamboo clatters in the breeze
musical pathways
Cooling off in a waterfall. It was cold! 
Palm trees and volcanos 
My brother and I at the beach
Thanks for taking a poetic journey with me.
And this is what I arrived home to:
everywhere we roam
a precious world awaits us
where beauty abounds
NaNoWriMo Update:
NaNoWriMo, (or as my husband calls it, Ninny Rhino) is going well. I’m ahead of schedule, though that probably won’t last. To everyone who’s writing up a storm… keep going! To everyone else, take advantage of the month of light blogging, enjoy, and relax!
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[…] Hawaiian Haiku […]
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Thanks so much for sharing the post of photos and poetry. I’m glad you enjoyed them. Have a wonderful day.
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Cauldrons in the sky! Beautiful! Your pictures are heaven, diana. You must have truly feasted your eyes, wonderful. (Also made me chuckle how your husband calls NaNoWrimo ‘Ninny Rhino’)
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Lol. My husband made me laugh with that one. Hawaii was beautiful. I figured I might as well take advantage of the free place to stay (at my brother’s place). It was fun jotting the haiku to go with the photos. Thanks for the visit and huge hugs. ❤
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Yes, always say yes to awesome scenic opportunities. It’s food for the soul 😀
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I just saw these! These pictures are amazing! I love Hawaii!
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I love it too. Nothing like the tropics in the middle of winter. Ha ha. Thanks for the visit and for the kind comment. I hope you’re enjoying the season’s beauty wherever you are. 😀
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Loved these haiku and photos! Thanks for posting.
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Thanks, Peggy, for taking a peek at the vacation poems and pictures. It was a fun post to pull together when I got home. Have a lovely December. 😀
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If any place on Earth is a wellspring of artistic inspiration, it’s Hawaii! Hope it was a great trip, Diana!
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It was wonderful, Sean. My brother and SIL are great hosts and I think we gained 10 pounds in pineapple alone! Lol I’m glad you enjoyed the vaca post. 🙂
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Hawaiian pineapple is damn good!
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It sure is. 🙂
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Super photos
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Thank you. It’s a beautiful island and a lovely place to get a break from the winter rain. 🙂
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Excellent haikus. Gorgeous photos!!!!
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Thanks, Betsy. My brother is moving from the islands, so we’re visiting him a lot! Lol. I’m glad you enjoyed the poems and photos. 🙂
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I’ve never been to Hawaii, but I loved seeing it through your eyes. My favorite line: “wind-stippled sparkling silver.” Genius description–go you! : )
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Thanks so much, Cathleen. It’s a beautiful place, though I’d probably miss the seasons after a year or two. Visiting is the best. Have a wonderful weekend, my friend. And I hope you’re enjoying some productive writing time! Send it my way whenever you’re ready. ❤
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Stunning photos and sensational haiku, Diana! Hawaii is a photographer’s paradise and poet’s inspiration. You got both. How lovely your backyard is!! That’s what I love the best about Oregon – the autumn foliage! I like Ninny Rhino!
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Thanks so much for the visit, Miriam. I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos and the haiku. It’s a fun and easy way to share a time when there wasn’t much writing happening. And the back yard is a little blah right now. But it was beautiful while it lasted. 🙂 Have a wonderful Sunday, my friend. Hugs.
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I was in Portland in September. Not all the trees were changing colors yet. I didn’t make it back in October. Your photo of your backyard got my favorite colors. Winter is coming and you may have snow in your backyard! Enjoy your Sunday, my friend! 🙂
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I’m hoping for a little snow, but we don’t get much here. A dusting. 😀 The good part is no shoveling!
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We got a dusting four years ago in Portland and I was so excited. 🙂 I looked back to my daughter’s photos. The snow came into town in February this year. Enough for the kids to make a little snow man.
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That’s perfect. When we get enough for a snowman, I’m satisfied. 🙂
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When I saw snowing 40 years ago, I jumped up and down. The students on campus must have thought I was wired. I made my first snowman in Seattle with my leather gloves on!! Haha!! ☃️🙂
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Lol. 🙂
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PS – perfect expressive haikus…. ❤
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Lol. Thank you, ma’am. They were a fun way to combine vacation photos and writing. 🙂
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Hawaii is my “sacred” soul place. We go in February – Kauai – and I never, never want to come home. But in February, we come home to snow, not gorgeous fall leaves. Beautiful photography. What a trip! And i wonder…did you want to come home?
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I’m off to Kauai for the last week of January, Pam. Too bad we won’t overlap for a lunch by the pool! Lol It’s beautiful there. I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos and poems. I’ll admit that I love traveling, but there’s no place like home. ❤ ❤
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Oh darn. We’ll miss each other by a week. I wonder if you will be in the Princeville area or Poipu. One of these days… 🐳🌴
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On the east coast. But I suspect we’ll explore the whole place. Next year—Maui. Lol
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Beautiful pictures! 😊
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Thanks so much for stopping by and for your comment, Diana. It was a fun post to pull together. Have a lovely week.
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Thank you! Have a wonderful day! 😊
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Diana, I can’t get to your blog from your link. You might want to make sure your gravatar is up to date. You leave nice comments and I’d love to return the visits. 🙂 Let me know if you need any help.
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I updated the application and I hope everything is fine. If it doesn’t work, here is a link to my blog: http://booksandcoffe.home.blog 😊
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Your link is sending me to http://www.booksandcoffee.wordpress.com. If you want to fix it, here’s a post that tells you how. 🙂 https://mythsofthemirror.com/2019/04/06/7-steps-to-a-user-friendly-blog/
In the meantime, I’ll use your typed-in link to stop by. 🙂
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Everywhere you roam
beauty finds you —
the beauty that you are
Your photos brought a smile to my face!
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Thanks so much for the poetic comment and thoughtfulness, Basilike. I have no problem finding beauty everywhere I go. This is a glorious planet. I hope you’re well and busy being creative, my friend. ❤ ❤ Hugs.
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It is a glorious planet, full of beauty everywhere.
I am very well, very busy with working (so not writing as much as I wanted, but I’m not complaining). Much love, Diana!
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❤ ❤ I'm glad you're well and have no complaints. Hugs.
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Many hugs back, Diana!
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Wonderful haikus and awesome photos, especially the one of your backyard.
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Thank you for stopping by and commenting! I had forgotten that the autumn colors were in full swing in my backyard. It was a lovely sight when I arrived home. Have a beautiful Sunday. 🙂
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Diana, a feast of haikus and stunning photos for us! I’m savouring them all, joining you on the ‘musical pathway’ through the amazing bamboo forest! Wow! That must have been amazing! The sunset photos are breathtaking, truly ‘cauldron in the sky’! At first I thought it was a volcano! The visit to Pearl Harbour must have been fascinating yet very emotional. Glad you had a fantastic break and now back to your own beautiful part of this ‘precious world’.
Happy Writing and why am I not at all surprised that you’re ahead! Yay! 😀 ❤️
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Thanks so much for the lovely comment, Annika. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and the poems. I’m never stood in a bamboo forest before and listened to them clacking! And that “cauldron” does look like a volcano. 🙂 It was a wonderful break and I returned ready to step back into my duties. Many hugs for your visit. Have a peaceful Sunday.
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Lovely, Diana. I would love to visit Pearl Harbor.
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Thanks for dropping by, Luanne. We visited Pearl Harbor for a day and only saw a third of the exhibits. The history is complex, and riveting, and tragic. I hope you get to go there someday. Take lots of photos if you do. Happy Weekend!
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I will definitely take pix. That would really big my biggest reason to go to Hawaii at this point in my life. Make it a great week ahead!
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They’re beautiful 🌺
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Thanks so much for visiting. I’m delighted that you enjoyed the post. Have a lovely weekend, Anakha
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Beautiful
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Thank you, David. I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos and poems. Have a lovely day.
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I love your photos and haikus. You have a fabulous blog! I’ve hopped around your posts and followed you. I can’t believe we’ve never crossed paths before. I’ve been blogging for ten years!
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I’ve been blogging for about 9 years, Susie. So strange that we never crossed paths, you’re right! I’m glad you enjoyed your browse. I try to stay with writing and books (with an occasional glimpse of other stuff). I’ll be over your place soon. Have a wonderful day!
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Stunning photos and poetry, Diana, and wonderful photo of you and your brother. Not to mention, the breathtaking photo of your backyard. Wow! Enjoy your Ninny Rhino! 🙂
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Thanks for dropping by, Lauren, and I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. The photo of me with my brother is my favorite of the bunch. Enjoy your day, my friend. And Happy Writing!
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This makes me want to visit Hawaii
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It’s a lovely place to visit if you need a break. And great for photos and poetry. Thanks so much for the visit and have a wonderful day.
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A wonderful scenery with such a powerful haiku poem!
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Thank you so much for reading, and I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. Have a lovely day. 🙂
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You’re much welcome! Have a pleasant day!
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Wow. Stunning photography – so beautiful, and lovely poetry. A sublime combination, Diana.
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Thanks so much for stopping by and for the lovely comment, Jeff. I like pairing vacation photos with poetry. It’s a fun way to remember the moments. Happy Writing, my friend. 😀
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You’re most welcome, Diana. Is my pleasure. Ah, yes, indeed. Me too. I’m taking a trip to the coast soon, and will write while I am there. Thank you, happy evening and writing to you.
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WOW, what a feast of words and pictures to our hearts and soul Diana. Sooo beautiful and loved the picture with your family. Your break was good to you as you storm write now. 👏👏👏💖💖
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It was so relaxing, Cindy, and something I truly needed. I recharged just on time for the writing storm. 🙂 I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and poems. Your comment warmed my heart. Thanks you and Hugs.
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Ohhh i’m sooo glad to here this Diana! Right on point and I’m sooo glad.. I’ll probs follow mine with yours if you’re ok with it? Your hubby sounds like mine. You are so deserving of a warm heart and glad I could oblige my dear friend. Thanks for the hugs xo💖🌷❣️
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Go for it, Cindy. I wasn’t the first and you won’t be the last. Ha ha. Enjoy!
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Thanks a lot my friend!! so much appreciated and you’re so right!!1 hahah 💖💖💖
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Your haiku with photography is excellent . And your poetic journey at last ended at your brother’s house , I think and if I am not wrong , through musical pathways of the jungle where breezing helped clatter bamboos in the Hawaii island . I liked your poetic blog very much . Thanks .
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Thank you for the lovely comment, Arbind. Yes, the breeze clattered the bamboo. It was something I’d never experienced and I just loved it. I was like a kid, standing there and waiting for the next breeze. Have a lovely day. 🙂
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Thanks !
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Your backyard photo took my breath away. 🙂
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Its those Japanese maples. The woman who owned the home before me did a wonderful job picking just the right varieties. I’m so grateful! Thanks for stopping by and for the kind comment. 🙂
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Hawaii is beautiful. And your backyard rivals it. Hi. Good luck with NaNo.
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Thanks Neil. I had a great vacation and came home rested for Nano. It’s going well. And the backyard is now wet and slimey, glorious while it lasted. Have a great day.
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We’re truly blessed to call Earth our home. Your yard is magnificent!
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Thanks for dropping by, Jacquie. My yard is now brown, slimy, and wet. Lol. You have a beautiful garden too, I must say. Have you considered some poetry? (Hint hint). Have a lovely evening and Happy Writing! ❤
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My brain isn’t wired for poetry, lol
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🙂 Your’re wired for romance. ❤
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Interesting timing. We are treating poetry this week in literature class. I could use these as a great resource. Thank you
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I’d be so honored. I love writing poetry to photos or images and find this form so accessible. I hope your students enjoy the poems and even give it a try. Thanks for the visit and have fun. 🙂
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They did. The photos too helped a lot. It brought a lot of life into the discussion. Thank you so much 💓
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Lovely Lovely Lovely poetry! I’m enthralled.😊
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Thank you so so so much! Lol. I’m glad you enjoyed the haiku. They were easy to write in such a beautiful place. Have a lovely day. 😀
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Your poems are wonderful!!! I visited Oahu many years ago…it is a beautiful place. Your poems capture the magic. 🙂
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Thanks so much for the kind comment, Linda. I love matching poems and images. Its a “writerly” way to share a vacation. Haha. I needed the break and the place was perfect. I hope you get there again someday. ❤ Hugs.
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So many kinds of beautiful
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Thank you so much for stopping by and for the kind comment. I’m glad you enjoyed the scenery! 🙂
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Thanks for taking me with you to Hawaii though through this great write
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I’m glad you enjoyed the virtual tour. 😀 It’s a lovely place, but I’m convinced that every corner and nook on the planet has its distinct beauty. Thanks for the visit and comment and have a gorgeous day.
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Welcome
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What gorgeous photos! I’m a little jealous that you have a sibling in Hawaii!
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My brother is the epitome of footloose, Ann. I have to take advantage of where he lives because he won’t be there long. It’s one of the outcomes of being able to work remotely. New Mexico is next. Hawaii is beautiful, but so is everywhere else if we take the time to look. Have a wonderful week enjoying the beauty in your “backyard.” Hugs.
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Stunning images and beautiful words, Diana 🙂 x
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Thank you, Carol. I love the tropics and part of me envies those like you who get to enjoy its riches all year. But I love the seasons too. What’s a girl to do?! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos and poems. Happy Day, my friend. 😀
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I miss the seasons especially when I see the beautiful images but I also can’t abide the cold it plays havoc with my skin or rather the warm clothes and central heating which come with the territory do…Enjoy the beautiful fall 🙂 x
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The beautiful colors are gone, Carol. Replaced by beautiful wetness. Lol. I will enjoy that too. 🙂
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Walking in wellies on a beautiful autumn day with the sound and smell of nature surrounding you…glorious…Enjoy!
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That was so poetic, Carol!
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Haha…A poet I will never be but thank you, Diana x
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Gorgeous images both in words and photos, Diana! Attempting to write up a storm – finally all in on book 4 with Miss Livingstone. I love the immersion of NaNo. Going well. All the best for enjoyment and success on your Ninny Rhino journey this year!
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It’s great to hear that you’re writing up a storm, Sheri. Yay. I also like the intense focus of NaNo. It’s really helpful in getting a book off the couch! I looke forward to Miss Livingstone’s 4th! Thanks for the visit and for the kind comment. 🙂
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These photos are gorgeous, and your words are beautiful as always, Diana. Glad you had such a fabulous time!
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It was so relaxing, Teri, and I needed it. So frazzled. It took me about 4 days just to calm down. Then it was all books, all beach, all the time (when I wasn’t eating pineapples and drinking a mai-tai). Hehe. Thanks for the visit and the kind comment. Have a wonderful week!
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Adore this post, Diana!
Love all the photos and Haikus.
Thank you so much, and have a fab Ninny Rhino!
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I’m Rhinoing, Resa, So far so good though the thing is going to need lots of tucking and pinning and pinning! I’m so glad you enjoyed the photos and poems. It’s a beautiful place. Have a glorious week, my friend.
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You too!!!!
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Your husband’s sense of humor and mine would get along well 🙂 Beautiful photos, Diana, and as always your words mesmerize as well… what sights you were able to see. Perfect, and wishing you and all safe travels and continued happiness.
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Thank you, Randall. I’m delighted that you enjoyed this smattering of my vacation. I love combining thoughts with images… as I know you do too. Thanks for dropping by and enjoy your week. I look forward to your next post! Hugs.
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Stunning captures!!! The beauty you captured is so inspiring and then you come home to even more!! Thanks for sharing! Have a great week!
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Thanks, Kirt. I end up with hundreds of photos and just a few that — somehow — come out right. I’m glad you enjoyed them. I’d forgotten that it was peak color at home and that was a glorious surprise. Have a wonderfully creative week, my friend. 😀
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