We had dinner with a friend in Kaaawa on Friday night, and got up early to walk the beach the next morning.

Yes, we miss Kaaawa, although we’re happy being much closer to everything after our move into Honolulu.

Just a couple of photos to share.

That’s Verne in the top photo. He spent a lot of time at sea before retiring in Kaaawa, and for quite a few years he’s been sweeping the parks and fishing areas for discarded cans and bottles. We ran into him Saturday morning at Swanzy Beach Park, a half-filled garbage bag in hand. He now mostly concentrates on cans, which are easier to collect and transport.

And in the photo below, one of the most active Kaaawa fishermen has nets laid out in his garage for mending. The muted colors caught my eye, and I grabbed a quick picture.

Just two little vignettes from a quiet morning in Kaaawa.