From our observations, it feels like that is true today, but I can’t be sure. We are consistently amazed at their fortitude, determination to keep moving and healthy lifestyle/food. I have knee issues and sometimes I use walking sticks if there are a lot of stairs or it’s just a bad day. I feel conspicuous as you rarely see even the most elderly relying on mobility aids. Eating mostly local food and regularly going to the public bath has certainly helped us. Appreciate your comments.

And thank goodness I am riding or I wouldn’t fit on the plane!

Dodged a bad situation there. Phew.

Yes, we have that feeling too of Hawaii at times here.

Yes, a surprise like that made it magical for us…and then chocolate cake too!

Yes, even up close I had to touch it to be sure. Beautiful.

How nice they decorated the hotel room for Christmas! I've never seen that done in a hotel before!

Interesting - never heard of seaweed grapes!

Wow, is that huge pink orchid plant real??

Wow, interesting colors and clouds in that sunset!

Well, at least the crabs and birds can enjoy the screw pine fruit! :)

That's an interesting way to have the ice cream - -with the regular ice cream scoop on the bottom and soft serve on the top! :) :) Ice cream places in the U.S. ought to try that combo! :)

Thank goodness you had noticed your bag missing before you got too far away!! Glad your bag was still there!!! What a major relief!!

The aquamarine color of the ocean reminds me of Hawaii. :)

That looks like a painting!