Meeting fantastic people

Meeting great humans of the world is one of benefits we enjoy on the farm. We are lucky to be only a mile and a half from the famous Painted Church and just up the road 800 feet from Kealakekua Bay where, historically, Captain Cook both landed and met his death. Also just down a bit is Pu'u uhonau o Honaunau National Historic Park also called Place of Refuge with the renowned snorkel spot call 'two step' next door. This means we get tourist traffic and some choose to stop for a farm tour. I think yesterday was our best yet. We first met Tsuro and Hiloko at the farmers market on Sat. His English was hard for us to understand and our Japanese is zero but he was able to relate that he wanted a large order of coffee to take/send back with him. He asked if he could pick it up on Sunday at our farm because as we could see he was very busy with Hiloko. He asked prices and related that he needed it all ground. We have learned that Japanese households evidently don't have coffee grinders as they all buy ground coffee. Then he said okay, if I want, and he pointed to the pound pkg, I say big one. If I want 1/2 pound, I say small one. Late Sunday morn I received a phone call from the Outrigger Beach Resort Hotel saying that a guest wanted directions to our farm, could I speak with him. He was very able to understand the directions, and he he told me how many big ones and small ones he wanted. Sure enough in less than 2 hours he and Hiloko arrived at our farm. He is the most attentive devoted husband I have ever seen. You see, he was feeding Hiloko lunch on Sat., and he must move her out of the car and carry her in. We never did understand what her ailment was but Tsuro cared for her like a mother cares for her newborn child. This is no exaggeration, but in America many like Hiloko are cared for in a Nursing Home as she requires constant attention and must be fed all her meals. He does it all while he enjoys his travels. He visits everywhere he wants and lovingly talks to Hiloko. And he does it all in stride with little effort, just patience. Not to mention how well groomed both of them were. Hiloko's hair was combed and colored a pretty reddish and her nails were painted and she couldn't even raise her arms. He told us they had been over to see the volcano last week. He never leaves her side. I could tell he wanted to have Ron show him more of the farm, so I offered to sit with his wife. We couldn't speak to each other but she all of a sudden said my name, I hugged her and she smiled. Tsuro was the most joyful, happy man. He seemed to enjoy everything, so much and was amazed with our large mango tree. He told us they have three grown children and that he comes to this island because the spiritualness was good for Hiloko. He also asked us if we would remember him if he came back next year. How could we forget!