Aloha Kerry - a hui hou!

Two years ago, our youngest came to live with us for a while. Two weeks ago, she left for the mainland and the next venture in her life.

I'm glad Kerry got to do some of her favorite things before she left, like getting all dolled up for parties...

... spending time with her sister...

... exploring the volcano, inside and out...

 ... and soaking in the atmosphere of the new land in Kaimu, one of her very favorite spots on the island. (Mine, too!)

She will be missed, but she was ready to move on. All fledglings need to fly some time and the time had come for her to spread her wings again.

So, for a change of pace and to fulfill a lifelong dream, she has headed off to work on a ranch in Colorado. From there, it's likely she'll do the seasonal circuit of ranches and resorts around the country. What a great way to see different regions of the US! And then... why, the whole world awaits!

We were lucky to be able to have her here for a while. And for us, it's Empty Nest - Part Two, much easier than the first round, for sure. For one thing, we're not all alone on this rock in the middle of the ocean. Now we have good friends and even family close by. What a huge difference that makes!

A hui hou, Kerry! And happy trails!