With the coming Hurricane season onthe big island comes the ever-present warnings and advisories. Thus far, we escape unscathed with little moisture to speak of. Once the hurricanes hits the 130 west parallel it becomes named in the Hawaiian language. One damagind hurricane of late was named Iniki. The storm damaged choke houses beaches etc... In da end the storm did small kine damage though.... maybe only 12-18 hours strait 30+ miles an hour wind maxing out at 100. Here is a pic...Sept, 11, 1992.

Hostra Flower found in the front yard. These beautiful blossoms are found all year long at a seemingly never ending rate. So fragrant.






















Edible Begonia flower. High in levels of vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. This flower tastes delicious on salads, taro pancakes, etc... The taste is sweet and sour with a citrus tangy finish.
















This unusually large and pokey fruit is known as a Jackfruit. The tender inside morsels could feed a large group of people. The flesh surrounding the morsels is baked and tastes similar to squash.

Kukui Dog Kukui Tree

This is little Kukui puppy just after we got him Waimea way. We love him he is cute. The Kukui is a tree in Hawai'i that was and is used for oil, tatu and a source of light. The Kukui nut when dried can be punctured in series with a coconut frond and used like a candle. He sure is black like Kukui nuts.

Here is a photo of the notorious fig. Known accomplice to Newton.




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Banana Flower. Human Kind has taken the banana flower and it can no longer self pollinate nor can it produce its own seed. This photo is taken just before the banana flower drops down into the full fruited bunch.

Neroli

Neroli flower or Orange Blossoms. So Fragrant, so deliciously vibrant and magnificent.