Aloha Hawaii 2016 part 3

......she's back!  Pele is not done with us. Pele is the Hawaiian Polynesian goddess of the volcano. Sadly she has erupted on Kelleys parade. This morning, again at dark o'clock, ( who can sleep past 5 a.m. when still on CDT ?!?! ), was helping Kelley navigate from one "throne" to her mobile throne ( desk chair on wheels) when almost down she went. Thank goodness she managed to catch part of the chair seat and not hit the floor. Yikes. Her first words were "what fresh new hell is this?".  She immediately was in significant pain, uttering those dreaded numbers, 911. Off we go back, to our now new pals at Maui memorial hospital. 

As you read yesterday, they X-rayed the left hip -- that's fine, the right hip is the source of the problem. There was no doubt after an X-ray on the joint, the ball of the femur is fractured. As the doc was informing us if this, it seemed surreal -- are we dreaming?, can this really be happening?... Kelley will, at some point, be returning to MN with a new hip. 

The intrepid travelers are absolutely stunned and doing our level best to take care of Kelley and get her in good care, tomorrow we leave Maui for the big island. First order of business this morning was Mitchell to launching that Pele big island rock back to its home here in Hawaii.  Pele done with us now ? We would be ever so grateful. 

This day really was one never ever to forget for some good experiences too.  The intrepid travelers, now to be honor our deep connection with each other as a hanai - Hawaiian for family related not by blood. A member of our hanai brought her mother's ashes to their final resting place. It was halfway up the Haleakala mountain. A breathtaking view of the island, water and surrounding islands. The service was so gentle and beautiful tribute. The sun was shining only on us. In the midst, we were visited by a Hawaiian owl, very rare. A totem ? Very likely.... Thank you for the honor to be in attendance. 

Between hospital visits, and getting lost on the mountain coming back down... a few of us attended (my very first) luau. Very fun! A couple Canadians at our table, eh? And open bar, what is not to like!! 

Pictures for your enjoyment --

Tomorrow, this big island. Pele stay here in Maui? Stay tuned to find out. Aloha!