Are you a lover of great sunrises or sunsets? Here are ten of my favorite photos taken over the years. Most of these photos were taken at Nukoli'i Beach on Kauai's east side. Even those taken in the same location change every minute and every day. I hope you enjoy! … [Read more...] about Sunrise, sunset…Hawaiian style
Hawaii travel
South Point or bust!
Our trip to South Point was filled with wonder and unnecessary stress. The wonder was due to the incredible landscape where we crossed through lava flows, then back into forest, and back again. The stress was the needle on the gas gauge dropping faster than I’d expected.We can chalk the stress up to “different car syndrome” or, if you’d prefer, bad judgment. Either way, we … [Read more...] about South Point or bust!
The road to Kona
The road to Kona from Waimea takes in many changes in scenery. Most of the tourists probably make the drive using the Queen K Highway, which is shown on maps as Highway 19. That coastal route has some of the same changes in scenery seen along the Hawaii Belt Road, but also misses some of the beauty of this inland route.From the rolling hills of the upcountry to the lava … [Read more...] about The road to Kona
Big Island Upcountry – stunning scenery and cool nights
On the Big Island, they call this part of the island Upcountry. It’s home to beautiful Rolling Hills, cattle, cowboys, and incredibly friendly people. During our two-day stay in Waimea, which is also known as Kamuela, depending on who you happen to be talking to at the time, we discovered that upcountry also has some excellent restaurants. One in particular, Merriman’s, has a … [Read more...] about Big Island Upcountry – stunning scenery and cool nights
To the end of the road at Waipio
Last week’s post, The little Hawaii town with two names, took us to the Jacaranda Inn and the little town of Waimea. By the end of our second day, we’d completed the background research for that area and had a little time to kill. It was time to take a drive and play tourist.The drive began in town on the Mamalahoa Highway. The scenery in this area is filled with big trees … [Read more...] about To the end of the road at Waipio