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!
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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
A change in style for this Hawaii author
For most people, there comes a time when a change in lifestyle just feels right. For Kay Hadashi, author of the Island Breeze series of June Kato novellas, that time came to her writing recently. She decided it was time for her character of seven intrigue novels to move to Maui. Here’s a look behind that decision and where it has led Hadashi.“I was surprised at how many … [Read more...] about A change in style for this Hawaii author
Welcome to Puako…a coastal town without the mega-resorts
In the short history provided by HawaiiLife.com, they say that the area has been many things over the years. “The life story of that small community began nearly a millennium ago. It has been a fishing village, a sugar plantation farm, a honey farm, a feeding stop for cattle drives, and today, the only residential oceanfront community on the South Kohala Coast of the island of … [Read more...] about Welcome to Puako…a coastal town without the mega-resorts
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