The Pololu Valley is known for its black-sand beaches. On my visit, I was also graced with the sight of multiple rainbows.
Tag: scuba diving
The Southernmost Gaffe in the United States (Hawaii, Day 4)
My elderly, Big Isle-loving neighbors had raved about Place of Refuge, and The Book lauded the adjacent Honaunau reef, so I made that my first stop the next day. The reef delivered as promised, with tons of fish and even a lollygagging sea turtle who saw fit to trail me […]
Paddling to My Death (Hawaii, Day 3)
Just because I’m traveling solo doesn’t mean I’m going to slow down… much. Sure, I take my time getting ready in the morning, usually heading out the door an hour later than I’d intended. But it’s a vacation, what do you want from me? My trusty guide book informed me […]
Manta Heaven (Hawaii, Day 2)
When I made my to-do list for my Big Isle trip, I had one item at the very tip-top of the list: dive with manta rays. I’ve read oodles about this dive, with may sources declaring it a dive of a lifetime, the pinnacle of underwater adventures, and other superlatives. […]
Escape From Cube Life (Hawaii, Day 1)
I know, I know — I’ve been slacking about getting my Hawaii vacation up on site. I’ve actually been working on it on my Yahoo! Travel page, but I might as well serialize it here — where most of you look — as well. So now, without further delay, is […]
Ode to the Channel Islands
Apologies to anyone with any literary sensibilities for this ode to our sailing voyage to California’s Channel Islands.