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My pictures below are from our three BHB stops in Kona, We were there in 2014 on Veendam, and in 2017 and 2018 on Westerdam. We rented cars those days and drove north to Kapaau. I have a few pictures of the area near the tender dock that were taken in 2017. King Kamehameha statue outside the visitor center in Kapaau, and the view across the road. A couple of pretty birds on the grounds of the visitor center. For the garden club The rugged coast near the north point of the Big Island Lapakahi State Park A lava tube close the the highway. We did not venture from the roadside. The area near the tender port Lenda

On February 9, we did the Kona Highlights tour as part of our HIA package. We had a beautiful day for touring. The coast and the Atlantis submarine being towed to it's dive position. While waiting for our check-in time for the tour, I walked down the main road to the Church and the Palace. First, the beach and swimming area just off the tender pier. The view from our first stop, a coffee planation. These buildings were part of their processing facility. Our second stop was St. Benedict Catholic Church in Captain Cook, Hawaii. It is known as the Painted Church. The interior was painted by a priest using house paint. Part of the grave yard The memorial to Father Damien. The original steeple Our final stop was a National Park which was the Royal Compound and is considered sacred by native Hawaiians. The Royal compound and sacred ground Lenda

Good morning from a sunny and breezy central Texas. It is currently 56F with a predicted high of 78F, but the clouds will be moving in later this morning. Our 11mph wind will increase to 17mph this afternoon. This morning is DH's turn for his annual visit with out PCP. We're not expecting any surprises since we've seen the results of last week's blood tests. Once we're home, I will be mowing the yard before it turns into a jungle with all the rain we had over the weekend. I was also hoping to be able to spray the weed killer, but the wind will be too high. I'll celebrate the English language in all it's variations. I enjoy a nicely toasted English muffin with jelly. I have never watched Dr. Who, so I appreciate Graham's @grapau27 explanation of the Impossible Astronaut Day. Another interesting quote from Oscar Wilde, but I don't agree with it entirely. We'll pass on the meal, and instead have the leftover meatloaf and scalloped potatoes from the other night. We'll pass on the drink, but would like to try the wine if it wasn't so pricey. We were just in Kona on February 9, and enjoyed our HIA excursion. I'm happy England changed over to the decimal system of currency in 1968, many years before we visited that country. @VMax1700 Colin, I'm glad the Bay of Biscay was kind to you. We've seen it calm, and seen it earning it's reputation for being rough. I hope the patient that was evacuated from the ship will recover quickly. @AncientWanderer Maxine, I'm glad you are enjoying your cruise. Thanks for the pictures. @smitty34877 Terry, I'm glad you are getting a rest from chores, shopping, cooking, etc. while your NH family is visiting. Glad your DS is tackling some of the chores. It's good to know that when Tana is not up to joining the family for dinner someone is joining her for dinner. @marshhawk Annie, thanks for the pictures of the kittens yesterday. @aliaschief Bruce, great pictures of the animals, and thanks for the information about the game preserve. @Haljo1935 Elizabeth, I hope the eye procedure goes smoothly today. @RMLincoln Maureen, best wishes for an easy surgery and recovery for your DH today. Lenda

@cunnorl Charlene, I hope you have a wonderful day today. Lenda

@marshhawk Annie, enjoy your 70th birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Lenda

@JazzyV Vanessa, I hope you had a good night with plenty of restful sleep. Lenda

Maureen, I'm glad you arrived safely. Best wishes for a successful surgery for your DH. Gerry, I hope your DH is approved for the surgery this week, amd that he gets it asap. Lenda

Vanessa, thanks for checking in. I'm sorry it was a longer and more difficult procedure. The good news is you are home. Now, let the healing begin. Lenda

Mine, too. Lenda

Jacqui, I'm a little late to the party. I hope the Merry Widows have a wonderful time and a great cruise. Good picture of you with Rich @richwmn at the sailaway.

The dryer just binged the end of the last load. Once I get the fitted sheets and other sheets folded, I'm through for the day. I have been enjoying all the pictures of Mykonos and Delos. Thank you everyone who shared their pictures, and I won't try to name everyone who posted in case I omit some. Mykonos is a pretty clean island, and I hope we get to Delos someday. I make enough typos without trying, so don't tempt me. 😁 Welcome to the Fleet Report/Daily. I hope you join our happy bunch often. Lenda

Carolyn, I'm glad your DIL has recovered from her foot surgery. Welcome home, Ann and Pat. I hope your DH get good news today, and there is recurrence of cancer. I hope you get your knee surgery soon. And some of make typos a lot sooner than others, and forget about later. Lenda

Terri, I'm so sorry you canceled your trip, but you did what you felt was best for Jim and for you. HUGS! Lenda

I hope the good memories of your mother lessen the sadness on the anniversary of her passing. Lenda

We have been to Mykonos twice. In 2003, we were there on the old Regal Princess as part of the mystery cruise. We rented a car and drove around most of the island. In 2016, we were there on the Prinsendam and just walked around town. Today's picrtures are a combination from both visits. After going to Santorini twice, we decided we like Mykonos better. A couple more pictures of the iconic windmills on Mykonos. Outside the town For the Garden Club Back in town, Paraportiani Orthodox church on the waterfront Some of the back streets in town Mykonos from the ship Lenda