Akaka Falls
Yesterday was a very busy day. I am still pooped from it.We awoke, drove to Waimea to pick up Mistaya. Then we drove down the opposite coast toward the falls. Akaka Falls is more than a 400 ft drop. We … Read More
Yesterday was a very busy day. I am still pooped from it.We awoke, drove to Waimea to pick up Mistaya. Then we drove down the opposite coast toward the falls. Akaka Falls is more than a 400 ft drop. We … Read More
Pictures top to bottom: -girls running through the Royal Grounds (ancient site of Royal City).-me as Queen Ka’ahumanu, wife of King Kamehameha I–she swam a long distance to the City of Refuge after a fight with her husband and hid under … Read More
A crazy day at 69 Beach. The locals call it that. It does have a Hawaiian name too: Waialea. The waves were HUGE! T’s crew joined us and everyone spent the day playing in the waves that sent one crashing … Read More
Due to popular demand, I am posting pics of our condo resort: Vista Waikoloa. Our condo is on the 1st level. We have 3 sets of patio doors leading to two decks that open to a golf course. The girls … Read More
The pics are of Hapuna beach. The gang getting ready to snorkel, the kids on the beach and exploring an ocean side cave.Yesterday we walked along the rugged coast line until we found a small private inlet and white sand … Read More
I promised whale pictures. It took patience. I saw one splash out of the water periodically, but every time I grabbed my camera, she disappeared. Finally two decided to dance. They were totally in love as not one of them … Read More
What a day! We drove to the other side of the Island. First we stopped in at Morning Fire Ranch to collect T and family. I love Morning Fire. The little ranch house is so Hawaiian. And the giant avocado … Read More
We have arrived at our new condo–very spacious with two bedrooms. We walked and walked last evening until we found this bay, “A-Bay.” The lovely honu was resting on the shore. Today we are heading up the mountain to … Read More
Sunset last night followed by pics of us in our lagoon and the pic above is the Fairmont.We spent an amazing day snorkeling. Our crew saw so many brightly coloured fish, sea turtles and an eel. Most spectacularly, a few … Read More