Vicky Durand’s Adventure Blog #43

December 23, 2023

Welcome to Blog #43

I missed last week due to a trip off island for some appointments and a very special graduation party. My friend Megan graduated Cum Laude in environmental science
following the footsteps of her great grand father who was in charge of National Parks under President Reagan. It was a very touching and heart warming event.

During the past two weeks we have had tons of rain which has slowed progress. I am trying my best to remain calm, but it is a real challenge some days.

The good news is rain water off the roof is finally filling up the 5,000 gallon water tank. As soon as the rain stops the filtration system and rest of system can be set up. Right now there is no end in sight and the place, particularly the driveway is turning into a mud hole.

I had to stop this and run into town for herbs, water and motor oil for my new turn key generator to charge the solar system when there is not enough sun. There is something wrong with my current generator and it will have to go to the repair shop in Kahalui. Luckily my solar guru Cory was in town and picked up the new generator yesterday and delivered it this morning.

The first of my kitchen shelves are finally up. We are waiting for more stainless screws from Kahalui to complete the job. Looks pretty puny at this point which I hope will change when more shelves are added above.

A lovely family from Sri Lanka is visiting and the herbs are so she can make a dish out of the banana flower. I had a taste of it yesterday and I am hoping to learn how to make it as I have lots of banana flowers.

A couple of weeks ago I some how managed to get this flu that has been going around Hana. In spite of a flu shot it really knocked me out. I decided to visit the local doctor to make sure it was not covid which it wasn’t. This is his waiting room overlooking Hana Bay.

It is always something here living off the grid, challenging and rewarding. This has been a very friendly community to me and I love it here living in such a beautiful place. Thursday I drove to visit Amber, a new artist friend at her gorgeous family home high on the hill. It was like being in green acres with the Hana airport off in the distance.

I don’t have lots of news or pictures this week, but hopefully more next week. I want to close without rambling on much longer and I have to get to my PT.
I wish everyone a very happy holiday weekend.

Thanks for tuning in.

Aloha Nui
Vicky