Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai’i







Aloha June and as we bid farewell to May, we recap a couple of experiences.  I had been excited, for the past 2 weeks, about the May 26th Shinnyo Lantern Floating Hawai’i ceremony.  We were able to secure garage parking for 4 hours for $7 and packed some snacks and our blanket and staked out our viewing spot at Ala Moana Beach Park.  At the time we planned on going we decided to honor “Aunt” Louise LaFontaine who was quite ill in Massachusetts by placing her name and a message on one of the lanterns.  Little did we know that she would pass away the morning of the ceremony so it made it even more special for us to attend.  She was an amazing person and I encourage you to read more of her life at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/louise-lafontaine-obituary?id=58509411


For those who are interested in learning more about this beautiful ceremony I am attaching the website.  I took some photos that I will attach but they are no where near as amazing as the website video. The ceremony lasted one hour and was so well organized and executed by mostly volunteers.  I think there were approximately 25-30,000 attendees and 6000 lanterns floated. https://lanternfloatinghawaii.com/


The last post showcased the Hawaiian Monk Seal on the lagoon beach.  We were so lucky to have captured the moment and we were very excited.  Then….while we were relaxing under the palms at the beach a few days ago Les spotted a seal swimming into the lagoon.  It swam to the beach and turned around and apparently swam back out to the open ocean.  I lost track of him while I was videoing him but it was cool to see one again.  








We bought a comfy recliner for Les to nap in (nothing new there) and we prepare to make our move to a more “permanent” condo in Hawaii Kai in a couple of weeks.  Shortly after that we will welcome Keegan (our grandson) for a little visit.  Les is already planning his activities with him and his sightseeing route.  




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  1. JoeyJune 21, 2025 at 3:33 AM

    Nice looking recliner, and your new place...MAHVELOUS DARLING!

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