My flight to LA was pretty ok. It started out anxious, because there were so many people at the Kahului airport. I was worried I might not make it to the gate on time.

But I did make it to the gate… and then we sat on the plane for a while. They said they were filling the potable water and filling out forms. I was imagining that they were tightening loose screws, or taping something together or something. I took a picture at that moment. I think it shows me being very calm. Ha!

The flight was pretty smooth. I watched “Tenet” and “The War with Grandpa”. I also ate a lot of junk food. And before I knew it, I was in LA.

My niece Alicia and her husband Caleb are here! Yay! I was excited that I had correctly guessed which of the two staircases they exited the terminal from.

After dropping their stuff at my place, we got carryout food and ate it at a beach park. It was windy and even a little chilly, but it was nice. The sun had gone down while we ate, but the sky was still light. Then it got lighter. And lighter. It was an AMAZING sunset last night. A wonderful welcome for my kin.

It was another full day with Stephannie and Samith yesterday. In the morning, we went to the Swap Meet. The Swap Meet! It’s been closed since the pandemic. Yesterday was its first time to be open again. Yay! I didn’t buy anything, but I did see my neighbors, who make and sell soap and candles. I didn’t write down their names dang it.

After that, we headed to Thirteen Crossings. I hadn’t been there for a while. It was delightful to hike again.

I’m always so excited to see houseplants just growing in the wild. There were so many maidenhair ferns on the trail. Amazing!

They all moved into their rental condo in the afternoon. I fell asleep on the couch. I joined them again for a lovely dinner at their condo. It’s a beautiful place.