Rain or sun--Leanne is always prepared--day of Merrie Monarch parade. 

Leanne and Peter in front of waterfalls in rainforest of Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. 

PG following talk on "nurturing marriage" in Ka'u Ward. 

" Watch out, Grandpa! I just got my driver's license." Miranda Wiener 

Amy Dickson's baptism--a beautiful day for a beautiful girl. 

Peter speaks in Church at in Ka'u district, most southerly town in the US. 

Wes and man in blue with Mikey, experienced paddler who has given many good tips. 

Man in blue congratulates Wes W. on his team's triumph. 

Victors and well-wishers join to carry koa canoe onto the shore to await a future race. 

Novice B team returns triumphantly after beating archrival Puna by 2 seconds. 

Wes illustrating the reach and twist that provides the power in the stroke. Coach Clem and team member Kim ride up. They will both hold the canoes at the starting line to keep them from false starting or drifting forward across line and being disqualified. 

Wes again demonstrates that paddling is real work. 

Novice B mens group paddle out to starting point. Notice muscular guy in position four (Wes Wenhardt by name) 

This really felt good! 

The man in blue exits the canoe, paddle in hand. 

The race is one. We finished fourth in a field of 8. The endorphins were high as we crossed the finish line. 

The Keokaha Club canoe, mixed (men and women) Novice B (first year paddlers) pulls away heading for the start line. 

Paddler Peter wishes Loren well in the days race. Note biceps of Andy sitting behind me. These guys are making me look good! 

Last words of advice from Coach Clem to Paddler Peter. 

This paddler is ready to compete. Watch out! 

"Why are you so tall, Grandpa?" Elisa and Miranda want to know. 

The Merrie Monarch festival parade--flowers and colors standout. 

The men get into the hula pageantry at Merrie Monarch too! 

Pageantry surrounding the anniual Merrie Monarch festival--biggest annual event in Hilo, featuring hula dancers from all over. 

Gloria, on the right, a local TV show host just interviewed me. Gloria on the left is making good things happen at Imiloa.