In the small town of Puako Hawaii light rain begins to fall A gecko emerges from its daytime
hiding place among the rocks of a flower garden and climbs up the side of a house
I n the small town of Puako Hawaii light rain begins to fall as the sun dips below the horizon A fox gecko emerges from its daytime hiding place among the rocks of a flower garden and climbs up the side of a house It sits on the ledge of an open window licking moisture off its nose and bulging eyes A kowhai moth flutters past the gecko’s head drawing its attention The gecko follows the moth into the house