At hollyhock

Well, I've arrived.

Nice drive up with another Hollyhock participant (I wanted to say camper, but that's not it!). The drive flew by, with good company, and the ferry trip was lovely. Upon arrival I set up the tent and lugged some bags up to the tent site (first trip was with a golf cart driven by staff). Then discovered I'd left all my toiletries at home. Including such essentials as bug spray and cream...Most important now since I have bites along both ankles. I found a wee ($$$$)market and got the bare essentials, so at least I'll be clean. Its 2 ferries to get here, so little chance of shopping - I'll just have to manage. Hopefully I'll find someone with the goods I need!

No rain yet, but definitely threatening to! The tent site is about the same size as my tent, and sloped, but it fits! Wandered about a bit, getting the lay of the land (after my mad dash out to find soap and toothpaste). I also picked up a traveler on the first ferry looking for a ride across that island to the second ferry, and a couple of stranded elders who'd walked too far and couldn't manage their way back. Me, who never gives rides to anyone I don't know! But this island two removed from the big island is very laid-back, and dare, I say...hippy-ish?

In a good way, of course!

What else? I'm feeling really shy right now, but hopefully will get over it soon. The view out my tent door is lovely - I'll post it. Um....oh! It's my kind of place - no shoes in any building,s and perfectly barefoot worthy most everywhere else! Lovely. And I'll get a sure workout hiking from building to building, on hills - more even than camp! Unless I lived in a cottage past the pool, I guess...

Computer is pay by the minute, so there may be more typos for the next 5 days, but that'll have to do!

I think I'll leave it at that and add as the mood and time strike me!

Off to an organic (good) vegetarian (not so good - for me!) dinner!