The air dripped that day, but not with rain. The sun burned it into sweat, dripping into my pores. Manny seemed cool as a cucumber and was his rambunctious fuzzy self.
The palm frond tickled as he slid down its ridged surface.
He couldn’t even look up, he slid so fast. Must have been the G force! 🙂
No sooner had he slid to the ground, than he found a rock to climb. I was afraid he might get dirty since the palm did have sap on it. As it turned out, I was the only one that got sapped. It took all my energy to play that day! 🙂 Mostly I just watched at he frolicked.
He was tired by the time he made it to the top. (Thank goodness!)
He posed with the women who sold us our $35 walking tour tickets. Then he told me he wanted to go back to the car and sleep. That sticky stuff must have been honey, and he ate TOO much!
The two ladies weren’t too sure about getting their pictures taken with Manny, but I convinced them it was a good thing. Manny wasn’t so sure it was.
I walked him back to the car, and by the time I got back it was time to get on the air-conditioned bus for the mile drive down to the garden floor. Air-conditioning never felt so good. The trade winds have changed directions, according to the news, and left Kauai in a world of muggy air, bugs, and less rain.
Manny had a nice rest in the car. Cindy, Vince, and I enjoyed Driver Bob’s narration for one mile, then we were off to see the garden.
We watched the building dedication ceremony, walked back, and made it back in an hour – just in time to get picked up to catch the bus back up the hill.
Hope you enjoyed Manny’s and my adventures. He will be back next Thursday! 🙂
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21 responses to “Manny and Marsha at the Botanical Gardens in Kauai, HI”
Exquisite!! So redolent of another broiling day in Florida. Gorgeous shots, and TOO funny- the photos of the lassies posing a bit hesitantly with dear lil’ Manny. Very charming and wonderful post as always, so adored! Cheers,
AJ
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Thanks Autty. They were a little put off, but were good sports caving for a senior citizen in her second childhood! :0
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My dear lass, you are just TOO funny!!! You are no senior citizen!! You are a Marsha Lee Toadie and they always remain ever youthful. And if Emily Dickinson could muscle in on this conversation, she would proceed bugle, “Age is but of the mind!” In that case, I am about 4 years and 7 months.
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OH dear, I guess I am, too. My 88 year old cousin, Hal, told his new Asian exchange student friends that he is whatever age they are (30 ish) I told him, that I didn’t like that idea because that would make me 88 if I hung out with him, and it would make him the ripe old age of 61. Yikes for both of us. We agreed to both pick 30. I don’t want to be 4.7 anymore. I like having control over my life. 🙂
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I just love Manny’s adventures. I am really looking forward to seeing what he gets up to over the next few weeks. Can’t wait for next week 😀 Ralph xoxox
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They are a favorite of mine, too. He does have a personality, doesn’t he? xoxo
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Sure does. Bye Marsha xox
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I was so taken up with Manny that I almost forgot to look at the gardens, so had to have a second tour. 🙂 Love this post, Marsha. It’s really cute. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Sylvia. That means a lot. You are the queen of cute posts! 🙂
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What a wonderful day out, I can see Manny getting tired. Still I wouldn’t mind being there it looks beautiful. You will have to tell us all about it when we see you! Danny can’t wait to see you and hear about your travels.
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It won’t be long now! 🙂
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Manny is one energetic bear!
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And he’s still really young! Give him a few years. He’ll be climbing with you! 🙂
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He’ll be able to keep up with Justin Beaver then!
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Maybe! Justin’s more acclimated to it! 🙂
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He is an alpine beaver, but now he lives in Queensland he is used to warmer weather!
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Manny is quite used to warmer weather – especially for a fuzzy bear! He has to take mid-day siestas, though. It gets hot! 🙂
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The spa worked is looking good.
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🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I just LOVE Manny! He’s so cute 😉
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Oh thank you so much! He is very photogenic!!! 🙂
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