Winter Haven, Florida
November 2006

Gnome Sweet Hawaii

My Hosts Are: Bob & Vicki D.

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Congratulations on your Wedding Anniversary Bob & Vicki D!

When we arrived in Winter Haven, Florida, Tiki Jr. and I were feeling a little home sick for Hawaii so Vicki put on a video about the island of Hawaii to cheer us up.

Don't get me wrong, we are enjoying our journey and travels around the U.S. There is just something about the island of Hawaii that makes our hearts long to be there when we are away.

Tony created an extensive website about the island of Hawaii if you want to learn more.

The islands are rich in cultural traditions, legend and beauty. These can only truly be understood and appreciated by visiting Hawaii.

The beauty of the hula dancers at the Merrie Monarch Hula Festival, the month long Aloha Festivals, the Spirit of Aloha and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park are just a few of the elements that make Hawaii special to us.

Tiki Jr. and I enjoyed sharing stories about our home with Bob & Vicki and invited them to come over and visit us in the future when we have completed our journeys. Vicki's oldest son Rich lives over here in Puna too.

Speaking of visiting Puna, Aimee & Bob from Atlanta (almost next on the itinerary) are going to meet Tony on Sunday! We hear Bob is in to metal so they should get along fine.

And AND...Jim "Tikiyaki Sr." Bacchi (Tiki Jr.'s pop & the first guy I visited in LA) is gonna hang out with Tony in a few weeks on the island. Tony's gonna show him a few cool spots on the island like Pololu Valley. Tony's favorite!

Bud & Tiki Jr.

(Photos: Vicki D./ Dialogue: Vicki D. & Tony V.)