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The black sand beach of the Pololu Valley, on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island

Somewhere Over Pololu (Hawaii, Day 5)

November 20, 2007

The Pololu Valley is known for its black-sand beaches. On my visit, I was also graced with the sight of multiple rainbows.

The Southernmost Gaffe in the United States (Hawaii, Day 4)

November 18, 2007

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)

November 15, 2007

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)

November 12, 2007

In which a manta ray tries to make out with me and I get to experience an underwater Druid ceremony.

Escape From Cube Life (Hawaii, Day 1)

November 11, 2007

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 […]