Looking back to our 2014 trip for this Kona Big Island surf photo. It sure looks like the guy in the photo is doing a lot of watching and planning. Unfortunately, the washed-out skies made taking photos on this particular day a bit difficult. The thing is, when you're on vacation in Kona, there are no bad days! Yes, indeed, I'll take the funky skies along with the warm and … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Watching the Kona Big Island surf
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Friday Fotos — Kilauea Lighthouse Point Wildlife Refuge
At the Kilauea Lighthouse Point Wildlife Refuge, there's a small island. Its name is Moku‘ae‘ae Island. According to Kauai Vacation Secrets, the island is five acres. The fact that it's five acres surprises me because when you're looking at the island from the promontory, it looks small—really small.There are no permanent residents—other than about twenty species of birds. … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Kilauea Lighthouse Point Wildlife Refuge
Friday Fotos – Kilauea Lighthouse view looking east
Kilauea Lighthouse view to the east Here's another Kilauea Lighthouse view. This one overlooks the bay to the east of the lighthouse. Seabirds make their homes along the banks of this bay. They nest in the shrubbery and take refuge on the steep inclines where they're relatively safe. Whenever we go here, I'm entranced by the wave action in the bay. I love this spot, with the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Kilauea Lighthouse view looking east
Friday Fotos — Kilauea Lighthouse views on Kauai
Kilauea Lighthouse views The Kilauea Lighthouse views make this spot one of those must-see destinations for a Kauai day trip. Located along the beautiful Kauai coastline, this is one of those places on the island where you must spend time just taking everything in. This week's Friday Foto was taken looking toward Princeville. There are several great beaches along this … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Kilauea Lighthouse views on Kauai
The legend of Maui — how an island came to be
I love the old Hawaiian legends and enjoy weaving them into my books. My friend Kay Hadashi lives on O‘ahu and loves them, too. About a month ago, I told Kay I was interested in sharing more of the legends and she volunteered to write up this one about Maui. Forget what you thought you knew about the islands, here's the real story on this beautiful island. About Maui by Kay … [Read more...] about The legend of Maui — how an island came to be