Usually we let Beetle decide where to go, but for once we were on a mission.  We wanted to do a Releasing Ceremony.  For that we needed a quiet beach and flowers.  For a beach, beautiful Waimanalo Beach came to mind immediately.  But first we needed lunch.  Of course, we went straight to Ono Shrimp Wagon where Keoki served both as cook and cashier.  Hmm, garlic shrimp onolicious!  

For flowers we whipped over to Safeway at Enchanted Lake where we also found a little horsie to ride! You have no idea, but we’ve been going all over the place looking for a rocking horse.  They used to be a dime a dozen, but not anymore.  If you know of any still in use, let us know where.

So finally, we found one.  Kris slipped her lei around the horse’s neck and a quarter into the slot and… Nothing.  The quarter popped right out.  Put it back in again…  Nope, it would not take the quarter.  Undaunted, Kris dug up her best cow girl pose and yelled, “Giddy up!” 

Then it was my turn.  Well, graceful as always, I held on to the horse’s ears like they were horns and I was about to get thrown.  Yeehaw!

Onward to the ocean and what a sight it was!  Divine blue green shimmering waters made my heart leap with joy!  

 Perfect for releasing pain and sorrow.

Give it to the flowers and let the waters take it all away.

Let go and relax…