When my alarm went off, I was already awake–ish. I got up, brushed my teeth and put the things, that I had not already stowed in any of my bags, anywhere they would fit. I didn‘t bring much, but when you are in a rush, everything seems to get bigger everytime you pack your...
When I left the house in Kona, Steve and Laura hugged me and stood in the doorway waving me goodbye as I drove through the gate. I was very sad to leave. Kona was sunny that day and it was supposed to rain in Hilo. After a nice breakfast and some contemplation while staring...
I felt it was time to snorkel with the pros in an more exciting area, so I followed Chad’s advice and drove to Two Step Beach. It is not unlikely that you will be swimmming with turtles and dolphins there. The water is not as calm as in Kona Bay and there are stone...
My stay in Kona was all about catching some sun and snorkeling. On my first day, after a highly recovering deep sleep, I drove into town and had… well of course Eggs Benedict in a restaurant facing the waterfront. When you travel alone, one of the advantages is, that they would always find room...
I got up early, to catch my flight to the Big Island. The rain had stopped, but you could feel that there was more of brutal rain to come. The air was heavy and dense as if I was inhaling soup. My flight was at ten and after I returned the car I checked...