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Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau
Simone and I spent a day at the Place of Refuge. Slideshow Builder by VisualSlideshow.com v1.7
Continue readingSurfers at Kona By The Sea
We are checked into our condo and are enjoying a great view with surfers showing off the ancient Hawaiian sport. Slideshow Builder by VisualSlideshow.com v1.7
Continue readingHanging out at Kona by the Sea
Just another day in Paradise as I try out our new camera.
Continue readingFirst Bi-Plane Flight
It’s finally here… the day I get to touch the sky in an open cockpit bi-plane (a restored WWII era Stearman) and the icing on this cake was the scenery I got to view during my trip was in Oahu! Eric and I flew with Bruce Clements of Stearman Bi-Plane Rides out of Dillingham […]
Continue readingAerobatics in a Stearman
I got a chance to fly with Stearman Bi-Plane Rides out of Dillingham Airfield on Oahu. The Pilot/Owner, Bruce Clements, has over 20 years flying experience and the Stearman N2S was in immaculate condition. The Stearman (Boeing) Model 75 was built in the 1930’s and 1940’s as a military trainer. It has excellent flight characteristics […]
Continue readingTravel to Oahu from Maui
Time to leave Maui and check in to Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu.
Continue readingLu’au at Old Lahaina
Much clearer day than yesterday. We could watch the cruise ship from our room, and actually read the name. The West Maui Mountains, which were the only thing cloud covered on Thursday afternoon…too late to save the last chance at a dive on Maui, but still, it meant that at least the only Luau […]
Continue readingVisit to Hale’iwa
We spent the day out at Hale’iwa as the surf was not good for any snorkeling and we sent our scuba gear back from Maui. On the road back: We really are enjoying the view of the big waves from our hotel room at Turtle Bay, and as a […]
Continue readingLazy Day at Turtle Bay
We hung out at Turtle Bay Resort all day. First watching the Steeler’s play the Baltimore Raven’s in the playoffs, then off to do some snorkeling.
Continue readingBreaching Whales in off the Ka’anapali Coast.
It was a very rough sea day with lots of mist. Simone and I watched several whales while on our lanai. Here is a video of the whales. Breaching Whales Aloha!
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