Hawai’i Spring ‘07 Book Tour, Part 2
Besides the author visits and signings, I enjoyed island life all over again. I consumed plenty of fresh papaya (ono!):
…and mango, nene awa (my first time drinking it), shave ice, chicken lau lau, lomi salmon and poi (of course!). I attended a memorable 30th Anniversary Brothers Cazimero May Day concert at the Waikiki Shell.
On Kaua’i, I stayed in a cute studio cottage complete with kitchenette and indoor plumbing…
and outdoor shower!
I was even interviewed last-minute on Kaua’i Community Radio, KKCR, by DJ Tracy:
Tracy’s such a pro. She kept the conversation flowing with good questions about my book while plugging my school, library and Borders appearances. ‘Twas good fun!
The book tour was followed by family gatherings and a wedding and reception for my big bro’s middle son, Chris and his lovely bride, MaryGrace, at Lanikuhonua, a beautiful Hawaiian cultural center at Ko’Olina:
In spite of the busy-ness, I enjoyed plenty of R&R, both alone and with family. Some of us got together at Waimea Bay on O’ahu’s north shore the day after the wedding:
Island life has a way of slowing you down–taking you along a meandering path in which you lose yourself to nature. (Or actually get lost, like I did a few times in Kaua’i!) Traffic moves slower. People are more laid back. I’d been out of the island frame-of-mind for so long, I’d forgotten it. However, this trip resonated with me, reminding me to take pause, savor the moment and simply…hang loose.
May 12th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
So nice…I fel like I just took a little vacation reading this post!
Love your book cover, too. Actually makes me want to run out an get one. You are very talented.
-kate : )
May 12th, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Thanks very much for your comments and for visiting Hawai’i via my blog!
Aloha,
Edna
June 11th, 2007 at 3:29 pm
Edna, I need advice for where to stay in Hawaii when I’m there every January for company. I have to stay in Waikiki. I usually rent a bike and ride everywhere, but I just don’t know the best place to stay. I’m excited that more and more are recognizing your literary and artistic talent, i.e., award recognition. As you know, I will never forget the awe I always felt as I watched you create something beautiful out of what I always thought to start with … was nothing. How do you do that? Suzanne
June 11th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Hi Suzanne,
Thanks so much for visiting my blog and for your very nice comments. I definitely can share some info about places to stay in Waikiki and Honolulu proper. I’ll be in touch w/ you via email. I’m so jazzed that we’ve reconnected and we’re able to share what’s going on in our lives. Much aloha to you!