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North America » United States » Hawaii » Kilauea June 16th 2021

Yesterday was our first full day in HI. Jeanne had to work so we headed to the Pink Mocha Cafe for frou-frou drinks and snacks. Starting at 10:30 the three mainlanders had hour and a half massages, compliments of Jeanne. Mother’s Day present for Gerri and me, graduation for Becky. Then we hit Costco, Target, and Safeway to load up on food for the beachside house we head to tomorrow. Made shrimp scampi and garlic bread and we ate on the lanai as the sun set. Today started out with an early morning walk on the lava and sand beach. From there we took a tour of the Original Hawaiian Chocolate Factory and got to learn about how to make chocolate from pod to end product. This farm has 1600 cacao trees on one acre of ... read more

North America » United States » Hawaii » Kilauea December 21st 2012

Geo: 22.2249, -159.452The pictures today speak for themselves, by helicopter you can really see what a beautiful island this is. Great weather today, it was amazing how our pilot could navigate into these canyons in the crazy winds, at times, I felt like I could almost touch the side of the canyon, he got us so close. we took a helicopter with the doors off (our choice) and it was pretty amazing. Many of the canyons we saw are only reachable by helicopter. saw so many waterfalls! one of them was the Jurassic Park waterfall, but after seeing so many, I am not sure which one it is anymore.Yesterday we tried to do a hike to a waterfall, but it is on private property and they don't allow access any more. Too many people got hurt, ... read more
It wasn't very big
Chris getting ready for takeoff
Waterfalls

North America » United States » Hawaii » Kilauea December 19th 2012

Geo: 22.2249, -159.452Today we got up and started early. We headed for Wiamea canyon for hiking and site seeing. at our first stop we saw an awesome view of the canyon, pics below. Took a narrow windy road to get there, kind of like Rabbit Ears Pass in Colorado, but narrower and windier...and no cyclists.we planned a hike on Canyon Ridge trail, which should have taken us on a nice hike to a small waterfall and big waterfall. when we stopped for a trail map, we found out the waterfalls are dry right now, Made no sense to us, with all the rain we are seeing, but apparently, November was dry, some of our group still did the hike. It was pretty slippery and muddy, so I only did part,but it was still a fun hike ... read more
Chris and Gary
Another view of the canyon
Gary, his Mom and Art at the canyon

North America » United States » Hawaii » Kilauea December 18th 2012

Geo: 22.2249, -159.452drove to the South Shore again today for a hike along the coast. stopped for lunch. Some of the group went to Brenneckes for lunch, which Sallie suggested..right on the beach, Some grabbed a sandwich and picnicked on the beach, watching all the activity, We came together again after lunch to start our hike,couple miles along the coast and cliffs. Beautiful scenery. I have some pics and movie clips. fairly easy hike. It also went along a very nice golf course. coming back we tried to walk back through the golf course, but we got kicked off and had to get back on the trail. during our hike we got rained on three different times, then it would pass and the sun would be beautiful. Crazy. of course, I forgot my raincoat...won't happen again. ... read more
Coastline

North America » United States » Hawaii » Kilauea December 18th 2012

Geo: 22.2249, -159.452today it rained and off throughout the day, all over the island. so we decided to stay in our own neighborhood and check out some of the north shore beaches. After a lesiurely morning, wE started at ke'e beach, Beautiful beach, but the surf was rough and the lifeguard wouldn't let anyone in the water, there is a hiking trail there, too, but it was closed because the cops were chasing fugitive on the trail. Several cop cars there. Dot: reminded me of Cherokee forest. so,on to Tunnels beach where we picnicked, but the surf was too rough there, also. On to the next beach with one of those crazy Hawaiian names I can't remember, no lifeguard, the boys went in the water.the pull of th current was pretty strong and exhausted them quickly, ... read more
tunnels Beach..one of sallies recommendations
tunnels beach
On the drive

North America » United States » Hawaii » Kilauea December 17th 2012

Geo: 22.2249, -159.452Yesterday was an awesome day, it was beach day. got up early and went for a walk along our beach, then the whole family left the house fairly early, around 9:30 and drove to the south shore, Our first beach stop was Salt Pond Beach. we picnicked here and snorkeled in a nice sheltered area. met a cute little puppy, his first day at the beach. the weather was perfect,moved on to see the Spouting Horn, one of those spots where the ocean rushes in and spurts up through a hole in the rock. then on to the next beach, Beach House Lawai. This spot was more crowded, probably because the snorkeling was so good and easy, We didn't have to swim more than 10 feet and there were tons of colorful fish, some ... read more
Gary's Dad
salt Pond Beach snorkeling area
The rest of salt pond beach

North America » United States » Hawaii » Kilauea December 15th 2012

Geo: 22.2249, -159.452Earning morning in kauai. Everybody up early do to time change. Just finished a walk along the beach with Gary. Little overcast, but doesn't bother me. we are staying on the North shore which is a little rainy. we may head to the South shore today which is supposed to be sunny and calm in the winter. our house is right on the beach. We get the sound of the ocean and waves all day.On on our walk we passed a local couple with their two dogs. One of the dogs was digging so hard in the sand only his tail was sticking out. He was digging for crabs. They limit him to 2 per day. guess he loves his crab.black cat hanging around our deck. We gave him some of Gary's Soy milk, ... read more
from our deck
Back of our house that faces the beach
More house. It is huge.




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