Editor’s Note: Mules is a shipmate who has contributed accounts of travels and curiosities around this somewhat threadbare globe. His particular insights in aviation, military and commercial, are remarkable. He happens to live in Carmel, CA, and takes in the Pebble Beach Concours d’elegance and auctions each year. With his bride, Mules provides commentary and inspiration. He has graciously permitted Socotra Publications to post his comments as they come. Meanwhile, here in The Swamp, the astonishing circus continues. I prefer the world that Mules continues to explore.

– Vic

Arizona and Road trip

Years ago, I did part of a summer up in the Prescott (Press-cutt) area working on a cabin …… and wandered over to Sedona …….. mostly on the main drag, impressive in itself … and also skied the Flagstaff area, but never made it over to Devil’s Bridge area ….. or those rock fields etc …… Roger on the ‘grand’ Grand Canyon ……..

and speaking of road trips……. as if more encouragement were needed…….

We buzzed ( 5 1/2 hrs against head winds) over to the islands yesterday ….. for our anniversary …. staying at the Hale Koa here for a few days……. and noted that …… the year + effort on the new pool …. now known as the “Aquatic Center” finally wrapped up a few months ago ….

…. and it turned out very nice …. large, ocean-front …. with lots of features…….

https://www.halekoa.com/experiences/activities/swimming-pools-2

Is part of a $100 mil ! upgrade to the place …. non-appropriated I would guess ……..

Anyway …. a nice addition ……..

Later …. nice to be back “in the islands….” and Vinnie, ‘yup’ it looks busy here …….

Aloha…..

Mules

… and in the you just can’t really get away department ……. our view SE toward Diamond Head………

… and …….. the Trump Tower ….. far left…..

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