I worked on the treatment for the movie during the first 12 hours of the trip until I felt like I was beginning to hate the story, so I just put it away. I slept most of the way from LAX to Kauai. Almost all of my anxiety melted away as soon as I felt the tropical breezes. It was fairly warm but the air was moving so nicely and I felt good. And everyone I’ve encountered so far has confirmed my belief in the aloha spirit of the people here. The cab drive told me his favorite beach for camping (which is one that is on my list of three sites at which I’ll be staying), and gave me a gift of a local alternative to saying “Aloha.” I guess he liked me! I’m checked in to the Kauai Palms Motel which has internet wireless access, so I’m getting some internet work done this morning before heading out to get my rental car.
The hotel is actually quite nice. Air-conditioned, quiet and friendly. And close to the airport! I was too tired and disoriented last night to do much film work, but I did get a very nice rest.