Friday, October 23, 2009

Hump Week

A L O H A
to YOU.



&
W E L C O M E



click on photos for greater enjoyment



"The key to communication
is the attitude that lies behind
what we say."
Marianne Williamson








"Nobody holds a good opinion
of a man who has
a low opinion of himself."
Anthony Trollope











"To talk to a child, to fascinate him,
is much more difficult than to win an electoral victory.
But it is also more rewarding."
Colette

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As many as ten thousand of them may be expected.
They show up every year.



The Kolea (golden plover)
has already arrived from Alaska.




But these honored guests have waited
to make their entrance.




Till now!





This week
off Maui:




The humpback whales have returned once more!
To calve, to nurse, to enjoy our island waters.





Aloha Welcome
our longtime friends!





In your faithfulness
you remind us of ancient cycles.
And
we celebrate you
with awe.





All guests - that's YOU dear reader -
bring a blessing.
Thank You Most Warmly, Cloudia
You might enjoy these previous posts about whales:
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24 comments:

  1. the walking manOctober 23, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    May the season of birth and rebirth be upon the lands and seas of the pacific while the bountiful portion of the cycle turns through.

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  2. wennOctober 23, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    ya..one needs to hv one's good opinion of oneself..

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  3. DelwynOctober 23, 2009 at 8:04 AM

    Hi Cloudia

    I recognise that Alamoana car park...oh I can't wait to return...

    Happy days

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  4. Jenn JilksOctober 23, 2009 at 9:32 AM

    Beautiful shots and beautiful sentiment, dear friend - as always!

    But something new, when blogging in Spring I noticed how grateful I was for a heads-up that the critters were migrating and on their way north.

    It is comforting to know that they are moving south and will return at some point.

    Blessings!

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  5. HilaryOctober 23, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    I never really think about how animals who leave the north for the winter have their return anticipated in the south. I only think about how excited we are when they come back in the spring. To know that they're loved and appreciated wherever they go is in itself a blessing.

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  6. DarylOctober 23, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Oh what are those amazing pink flowers?

    Excellent post!

    Aloha!

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  7. Charles GramlichOctober 23, 2009 at 10:01 AM

    I wonder why the cycles of the natural world give us such joy. Perhaps it makes us think of renewal, or that life has a certain permanence.

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  8. TeresaOctober 23, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    First it was the sea turtles, now the hump back whales. you live in an amazing place! Thanks for sharing.

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  9. claudeOctober 23, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Flowers on your first photo are very beautiful.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    Love the space ship sitting on top of the building! What does the glover look like?
    The whales are cool to see, so big yet so graceful in the massive ocean.
    DrumMajor

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  11. DianneOctober 23, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    yay!!! for the whales

    I love the photo of the person on the bench, something very touching about it

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  12. Matt WelshOctober 23, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    I love the pics on this blog...beautiful and relaxing...it makes me want to visit Hawaii

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  13. AkelamaluOctober 23, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    You are so lucky to be able to see the Whales. :)

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  14. Elizabeth BradleyOctober 23, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    And visa versa, I'm sure!

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  15. AnonymousOctober 23, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Allow me to be glad about your happyness upon being able to see such beauty.

    A wonderful weekend for you !

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  16. CloudiaOctober 23, 2009 at 7:35 PM

    Wonderful weekend to each of YOU my friends!

    Don't know what those pink flowers are, but they sure are pretty...

    Aloha-

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  17. KayOctober 23, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Have a happy weekend, Cloudia.

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  18. FireblossomOctober 23, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    There is something timeless, and spiritual, about whales, isn't there?

    My book arrived! Thank you! And I hope you received your card from me. :-)

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  19. SandyCarlsonOctober 23, 2009 at 9:19 PM

    I am glad they have found south harbor with you!

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  20. carmilevyOctober 23, 2009 at 10:47 PM

    I'm always humbled by the majesty of the planet, the way the world continues to turn on its axis despite our artificial, and detached, urbanity.

    I've been somewhat quiet on friends' blogs in recent weeks - just can't get myself out of my shell, much as I want to - but I wanted to thank you for your wonderful comments on my blog in recent weeks. It brings me an immense sense of peace to know there's so much caring out there. You honor me with your words and thoughts, and I'm deeply thankful.

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  21. CloudiaOctober 23, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    Aloha to YOU, also!

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  22. Bhavesh ChhatbarOctober 24, 2009 at 12:58 AM

    Please welcome them Cloudia on my behalf also :) You're just wonderful :)

    Balaji Temple Replica in Pune

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  23. xxxOctober 24, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    u r truely beautiful...
    best wishes
    Ribbon :)

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  24. claudeOctober 24, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    I shoul like to be a humpback whale to swim in warm water of your islands.
    Happy to read you can translate my blog in english, Cloudia !
    ALOHA MY FRIEND !

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