The Other Side of the Island
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
Anaeho’omalu Bay
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
Turtle Time
Another day of snorkeling. I swam with two giant honu (sea turtles). The snorkeling is incredible. I keep wanting to venture further and further off the coast. But I keep in mind how many snorkelers have been swept out to sea. … Read More
Whales, Sea Turtles and Eels
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
Fairmont Orchid, Hawai’i
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We arrived after waking at 3:30 AM to make our 6 AM flight.Kona is an amazing wild landscape of black lava fields. The locals and tourists line the fields beside the Queen Ka’ahumanu high way with dried white coral stones … Read More
Kelowna to Kona
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All systems go. Paper finished and bags packed. Purchased a bright orange Tommy H. suitcase. I love orange. We leave tomorrow morning at 4:30 AM for the airport.I have been a lazy blogger this past week or so. I hope … Read More
Peter’s Dolly
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Peter and his dolly. Tee-Hee. Actually he’s holding Tabs’ doll for her on a hike.My darling nieces are over for supper tonight as well as Mist’s friend Maddi. Thus, I had 6 little girls enjoying chicken fingers, rice and veggies.Nearly … Read More
Breakfast on the Mountain Top
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A wonderful family hike and picnic Sunday morning. I made sunshine muffins, a thermos of tea and Tabs made lemon muffins. The 2010 Olympics ended last night– great closing ceremony. Vancouver, BC and Canada did us proud. It really was … Read More
The Olympics, BC Style
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Tabs and friends on a snowshoe field trip on a mountain top. Tabs had the best time ever!Taking a wee break from my lit review to blog. I feel sleepy already and it is still morning.Pip is home today from … Read More