The Pololu Valley is known for its black-sand beaches. On my visit, I was also graced with the sight of multiple rainbows.
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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.
Faithful and Devoted
As a love letter to fellow music lovers, the memoir of Robbins' time following Depeche Mode on the 1993 Devotional tour brings readers face to face with the artists she idolized, while speaking directly to the heart of every music fan.
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