Party Time

Outside the Palace.
Outside the Palace. 

It really is a “Palace” – and there really are members of the royal family still alive. And, they came to the party.

Note the selection of footwear.
Note the selection of footwear. Royals inside. Peggy outside.
The Royal Family
The Royal Family

These people would be called King, Queen, Prince, Princess – if it wasn’t for the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy – by “big sugar” and the US. But, we needn’t feel but so sorry for them – they are very wealthy. And active in politics – Republican of course.

And, we always point out the Hulihe'e Palace had electricity before the White House.
And, we always point out the Hulihe’e Palace had electricity before the White House. It was good to be king.

As for the party. It was good.

Now, for something really curious…

barnacles $10
barnacles $10 

Found these at the Kona Market in the “tourist trinket section” this morning. There is a reason that they call us “dumb haoles”…

Still lots of concern about dengue fever. Big public service ads in the local paper… Advising us to “wear long pants and shoes” – like that is going to happen. And telling us to cover ourselves with bug repellant – but it is completely sold out on the island.

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