Lapahoehoe on the Big Island beckonsDuring our trip to Lapahoehoe on the Big Island I wandered to the south side of the park. This gorgeous bay, with its blue waters, white surf, and green hills seemed so idyllic. With all this serenity, it's hard to believe this is the site of a tsunami that took the lives of school children and their teachers.If you get a chance to … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Lapahoehoe on the Big Island beckons
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Friday Fotos — a whale of a time at Bishop Museum
A whale of a time at Bishop MuseumThe skeleton of an adult sperm whale has hung in the exhibit hall at Bishop Museum since it was purchased from Ward's Natural Science Establishment in 1901. The museum originally paid $2,500 for this specimen. The whale is more than fifty-five feet long and the eighteen-foot head weighs about 3,000 pounds. This photo shows the right side, … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — a whale of a time at Bishop Museum
Friday Fotos — Byodo-In Temple lagoons are lush and serene
Byodo-In Temple lagoonI was in awe wandering around the Byodo-In Temple lagoon. Hawai‘i is a special place to me, but the serenity filled the air in this beautiful place. Black swans and ducks float around the lagoons. Birds are everywhere. And there's a sense of calm wherever you walk. This lovely lagoon, especially, was one where I simply wanted to spend as much time as … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Byodo-In Temple lagoons are lush and serene
Fiery Oahu sunset near Ala Wai Harbor
Fiery Oahu sunset near Ala Wai HarborI've shown a couple of similar photos before, but while sitting on our lānai looking out over Ala Wai Harbor, I just couldn't stop shooting. I kept going until there was very little light left. Meanwhile, they were gearing up for the luau six floors down. Between the warm tropical breezes, the music, and the display of light, this was … [Read more...] about Fiery Oahu sunset near Ala Wai Harbor
Friday Fotos — welcome to the Bishop Museum
Welcome to the Bishop MuseumOne of our "must-do" items for our last trip to Hawai‘i was a trip to Bishop Museum. In all the trips we've made, we'd never been there. Most of the time, we weren't on O‘ahu, but that's another story. This time, I was determined. And I am so glad we did this. The place is simply amazing. As I said in the caption, welcome to a place where … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — welcome to the Bishop Museum