Vista Waikoloa
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
Onward to Kona
Pics are of Morning Fire Ranch, its avocado tree and the Hilo market.Yesterday was a day spent in Kona, getting Pip’s antibiotic prescription filled and purchasing groceries. It seems the codeine was at fault (causing Pip to vomit). The antibiotics … Read More
Holes in Ears in Hawaii
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
Humpbacks in Love
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
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
Balloon Volley Ball
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My girls playing hard.Back home.Very tired today. Feel like I am fighting Pip’s cold.Tonight I want to take Peter to “Shutter Island”–the movie. Hopefully all will work out.Very excited to try out my new barefoot runners. Yes, seems like an … Read More