in the hood at Haena

The first week I was with four friends, and we stayed at a fine rental house in Haena. This is the view from the back deck. There were many birds about, especially chickens, who were endlessly entertaining except that they started crowing an hour or two BEFORE dawn. Also doves, cardinals, and many others...as well as the occasional rainbow.

Here's the house. There was a hot tub on the back deck on the opposite side of the house, along with a peek of the ocean. Most of the homes in Haena are built in this style, with the living area elevated about 20 feet above the ground as a precaution against tsunamis. Haena was hit with them in 1946 and 1957.