Aloha Hawai’i

 We are home so this is the final installment. It’s not a recap but rather a mish-mash of leftovers and experiences.


Abandoned and vandalized vehicles are not uncommon but we only saw one of these.


Hualalai is technically still an active volcano but all of Kona is betting it won’t erupt again. This was early in the morning before it clouded over.


Mauna Loa from the slopes of Mauna Kea


We went carefully off trail (in a National Park!) to try and find a particular petroglyph. We were not successful but we did find this friendly fellow.


Managed to get a good photo since the gecko did not think the phone was a threat. Clearly watching it though.


End of another day.


We usually do more selfies when traveling; this might be the only one from this trip.


As Serena was exploring where to look for petroglyphs she noticed a new (to us) access road for Kua Bay. This beach is known for excellent boogie boarding which is not our sport but we decided to check it out anyway. Pretty sure this is what people expect Hawai’i waters and beaches to look like.


Overall we had a lovely visit. Local businesses appreciated our patronage and people were friendly. There were enough restaurants open for when we wanted to eat out though, we only got to see live music once. Nothing was crowded (even the best beaches and snorkel sights!). Many tourist experiences and shops were not open but those weren’t the things we were seeking anyway. Beaches and hiking trails were open so we were happy. Temperatures were generally in the mid/upper 80s which is quite warm but we used the A/C only sparingly and figured out how to keep our condo cool enough. 


Aloha and Mahalo for joining us!

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  1. SteveDWillNovember 16, 2020 at 10:30 PM

    Looks like you had an awesome time overall. Glad you had a chance to escape!

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