Monday, March 25, 2013

If you must go, stay in touch!

Last weekend was a wet one for Molokai.  Surprisingly, the action was more central and west than east.  People at Wavecrest Resort reported no rain, while it was drenched downtown on Saturday morning.  Tarps covered the vegetable vendors' wears and raincoats and umbrellas were the order of the day at Saturday Market.  Many of the usual vendors didn't show up.  Some of the regulars found new locations under roof where ever it was available.

It looks like tourist season is ending early this year and many snowbirds heading home already.  Could it be the rainy weather?  Good friends will be leaving, if they haven't left already.  There's always a sense of loss when they go.  Strong relationships have formed over the years and it will be many months before they come back.

Thank goodness we can still keep in touch with our websites, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram!  Here's where -

WEBSITE:  CoconutCollectables.com      
TWITTER:  @CoconutMolokai    

WEBSITE:  MolokaiARTgallery.com        
TWITTER:  @LoveMolokai

WEBSITE:  StDamienofMolokai.com        
TWITTER:  @StDamienMolokai

WEBSITE:   StMarianneofMolokai.com

PINTEREST:   CoconutMolokai

INSTAGRAM:  lovemolokai


Monday, March 11, 2013

Molokai is soaking wet!

A few sprinkles around the island on Saturday March 9th were followed by a deluge of rain on Sunday.  It made for a lazy day for most people.  Lying around and snuggling up with a good book or a tub of popcorn and a movie was the order of the day.  Winter is finally here and it is almost spring!  It's supposed to be rainy until Thursday, so beach time is limited to those who prefer swimming under the waves.  Scuba is the way to go in this kind of weather - so Molokai Fish & Dive can suit you up and take you out for a dive.
    They just recently changed their location to the service station next door.  They are now pumping gas and will have their snack lineup ready in a few days.  You'll even be able to get soft-serve ice cream and pizza slices on the run!  We're wishing them the best of luck in their new digs.
    Other good news - Hotel Molokai is now serving a selection of dinners as well as sandwiches.  Gone are the days when hotel patrons and music lovers had to go elsewhere to eat because of last year's devastating kitchen fire.  Na Kupuna are still playing from 4 to 6 pm on Aloha Fridays, but now Lono is staying after 6 to play a variety of music.  His talent encompasses many genres - what a talented musician!
    These rainy days never seem to last that long and there's still fun to be had on Molokai.