Aloha – Noho'ana

Near the beach, along side the Pacific, layered among the trees – are small flowers. It gives the whole area a fresh look.

What you see is what you see. I see Pacific blue and an inviting space to live.

Nahiku located along the Hana Road – nui aloha.

See for yourself. Friday’s surf was grand.

Hawaii, a little something yellow, red and green.

Big Island and a big Pacific. Views of green and blue.

One last look across the Pailolo channel.

Moloka’i, Hawai’i: sunsets seem to be a bit brighter.

Plumeria’s looks convey a fraction of its sweet smell.

North point on the North Shore.

Ok. The lunch spot is clear across the canyon – on the other side. Nice spot though, right?

Look around and you’ll find what you seek.

Recently I was asked, “where are the people? I thought Hawai’i was crowded with tourists.” I typically respond with, “you find what you seek. If you travel to Hawai’i to find people, you will find them.” My thought pattern continues with … if you travel to find natural surroundings, raw shoreline, beautiful blue water, lavaContinue reading “Look around and you’ll find what you seek.”

The trail goes up and down. Yes, this is a trail – but one that the faint of heart shouldn’t consider.

More flowers near the beach – along the North Shore, O’ahu.

Palmset.

O’ahu – proof that the color of the Pacific originated in Hawai’i.

Moloka’i, our home away from home.

In the rough, Diamond Head seems just around the corner from home.

LAVA Zone Area Closed for Renovations.

Lava rolling. Daily.

Wind swept Kohala coast. It’s dry, sunny and requires SPF30 for most of us.

Fresh lava! My buddy Jake roasting a marshmallow over red hot lava.

Powerful sunset – with all the drama of waves, surf and ahhh.

Oh yeah … there is water in the midst of dryness … and huge dropoff to the valley floor.

The beach side ridge goes unnoticed – – sometimes.

Pathway to the beach – early morning. Big Island style.

Hawaiian plane ready to roll. Well, it will roll and fly but it has no engine.

Hawai’i Nei – Jojo on patrol.

Old Hawai’i: Waikiki Beach … and me (HA!) as a young boy. In another life.

Kalaupapa allows the soul to rest and appreciate life itself.

Nuku ‘i’iwi – is it from the ocean or the forest? Fun to say though – “new-koo e (pause) evee”

The Summer of WOW!

Some kind of lunch spot, huh?

Pearl Harbor will be remembered. Forever.

Maui – we love the shade

Maui: beind bars

Hawai’i Nei: what your eyes see.

Maui and water’s edge – aloha

Maui’s rugged coastline

Looks like spring. At least in my mind’s eye.

Hawai’i has mountains of lava – everywhere. Click for cinemascope.

Hilo: Queen Lili’uokalani Park

Hilo – looking eastward

Hawai’i: mounds of lava along the coastline.

Our new living room is coming to life, don’t you think?

Kilauea and the vents that feed new land … daily.

The wooden parrot. What you see is what you see.

Jojo and friend …. aloha honu!

The koa table we added recently gives new life to the room.

Red on red on red and the camera employs red-eye masking!

Sign of the moment.

Kona zona sunsets bring lots of aloha to those we love.

Makaleha Mountains … what a lovely view and it’s without noise pollution.

Waikiki … what people?

Life thrives in the field of lava. New earth – new life.

Texture near the shoreline. Big Island.

Zoned out in calm water – with tunes and a tasty lunch nearby.

The wooded areas near the beach are surprisingly beautiful.

There’s nothing random about Maui.

When that little orange flag is “out” you had best be confident in your ability to deal with the surf. Period.

Maui beaches can be crowded and four people makes a crowd in my book.

The puffy white clouds tell me there are more sunsets coming. Aloha.

It’s times like this that I miss the palm shade action.

Refuge from what?

Maui Rip Turtle

Moloka’i in the distance

Norfolk Pines struggling

Maui red dirt … sometimes it comes out

Vivid Maui from the lava field hike.

When you see this grove of trees, you’re really close to Haleakala

Paths that lead to the Moloka’i channel

Looking upward from 1,500′ toward the peak of Haleakala at 10,053′; open up the image to 1800 pixels

Maui – early morning – the calm before the beach is active.

Early morning beach time is really special on Maui. Most tourists avoid early bird beach adventure. And the ones that show up are quietly enjoying a morning walk, run or combing. Seeking a ‘no foot prints in the sand’ photo can be challenging on all Hawaiian islands — so arrive early. It’s the calm beforeContinue reading “Maui – early morning – the calm before the beach is active.”

Lava by the sea shore (lava everywhere)

Maui’s coconut palms overhead – and overheard

Found throughout the tropic and subtropic area, the coconut is known for its great versatility as seen in the many domestic, commercial, and industrial uses of its different parts. Coconuts are part of the daily diets of many people. Coconuts are different from any other fruits because they contain a large quantity of “water” andContinue reading “Maui’s coconut palms overhead – and overheard”

Hawai’i nei.

Maui, just 30 miles away.

Some view, huh?

Somewhere in Hawai’i, it’s warm, sunny and summer-like. Me too.

When I dream, this is my backyard. There is a hammock, a cold drink in hand, and my wife napping beside me. Aloha.

Whoa dude, it’s so laid back.

Lana’i feels closer than this.

Putting the ‘ah’ in Aloha. Sunsets over the Pacific work nicely.

Pacific blue. Living aloha live from 808.

The road leads to the path that leads to the Pacific. It’s befitting to life as we know it, so enjoy the journey.

The road leads somewhere. Just walk along and find the ocean.

What’s your perspective?

Jeep introduced a new color this year: Red Dirt.

Maui’s west coast is just as lovely as the east coast.

Lana’i and Moloka’i as viewed from Maui

Maui has a blue coastline – just hike it.

Maui sunset – another moment in time

Private beaches are everywhere.

Red dirt scenic view … so dry!

This is crowded for a Hawaiian beach.

Monkey madness with Jojo reading his second Michener book.

Hawai’i Nei – it’s a sunny day full of aloha.

When in doubt go to “Moco Loco!”

Hawai’i: early morning sun and thoughts of staying put for a whole day.

Tan time on the soft sand. Jojo prefers SPF15.

Just another sunset. Once and a while, I’d like to say “whoa, slow down” – and it worked.

Shell City is near Lava City, so says Patrick.

Up the ridge, down in the valley – Aloha.

Flora near the beach.

Maui hiking no ka oi.

Maui’s windswept coastline offers spectacular views

Guess where? Hawaii is correct, but exactly where?

Hawaii: what you see is what you enjoy.

Moloka’i: what lava enjoys daily.

Roadside flowers seem to brighten any day.

Blue palms, white clouds. Aloha.

Moloka’i: follow the road to the Pacific.

Sun over Maui – what a view

View from Kihei to Kaho’olawe

Wide open Hawaiian spaces. The Islands of Hawai’i are bigger than you can ever imagine.

Hidden Lahaina isn’t so difficult to find. Just look for it.

Just off Front Street, Lahaina comes to life. Not the kind of life found on the street … I’m talking about spots that are void of the congestion and foot traffic. I found the other side of Lahaina seeking refuge from the grunge, overdone retail, stench, street hecklers, etc. etc. Not that some of thoseContinue reading “Hidden Lahaina isn’t so difficult to find. Just look for it.”

Big sunsets – Aloha

Sweeping views Maui windmills.

Maui’s red dirt keeps you digging for more.

Return from Maui and you’re sure to remember red dirt. It’s ever present. Add a little water and voila, you have red mud. Either way, you’ll be reminded long after you leave. For some reason, washing with soap and water ‘sorta’ works. Scrub a dub on the hands and feet and you’ll remove most ofContinue reading “Maui’s red dirt keeps you digging for more.”

POG – official drink of Hawaii

POG is a tropical style juice drink created in 1971 by a food product consultant named Mary Soon who worked for Haleakala Dairy on Maui, Hawaii that consists of a blend of juices from passion fruit, orange, and guava fruits (hence the P.O.G.). POG is currently produced by Meadow Gold Dairy, a subsidiary of DeanContinue reading “POG – official drink of Hawaii”

A dusty trail leads to an infinity pool we call the Pacific

January 2021

From the lanai of our condo the grass is green, the Pacific is blue and the breezes – oh, those are warm too.

In my dreams this is what I saw.

Ames makes the camera smile (me too).

I like holding my wife’s hand. It’s really soft and she usually smiles too.

Look from Moloka’i to Maui. Imagine, it’s just 30 miles away.

Hike to La’au Point. Six miles round trip from Dixie Maru Beach. Whew.

The day began with a serious hike. Not a typical out and back day hike. No, I’m talking about a full-on hike to La’au Point – in the mud, through the woods and we didn’t stop at grandmother’s house for cookies and a nap. The trip to La’au Point is tough — add in soggyContinue reading “Hike to La’au Point. Six miles round trip from Dixie Maru Beach. Whew.”

A dreamy sunset, a clear beach, Pacific waves – beside my wife. Dreams do come true.

Fruity drinks seem fruitier in Mason jars.

Trails made for exploring and quickly moving from beach to beach

Sunsetting along the Kona coastline – Big Island aloha

Puffie yellow flowers – they look like wax

South end of the Kona coast – Big Island

Cloudy here – sunny there. Raining here – no vog there. When are we leaving?

“Just another post” about the Pacific

The McDonald’s of Haleiwa is located at 66-457 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa, HI 96712

First – find O’ahu. Then go to the North Shore. Go left at the sign that reads, “Hale’iwa.” Look for the McDonald’s sign that isn’t a McDonald’s sign. Try the Spam McMuffin – it’s uber-tasty.

The mountains of east Moloka’i – the Kamakou Preserve – can be clearly seen early in the day.

The nearly 2,774-acre Kamakou Preserve on the slopes Kamakou, the island’s highest mountain, is striking when viewed from Maui. Before you venture, plan ahead because the weather can and will affect your visit to the Preserve. When there, you can see more than 250 rare Hawaiian plants, 219 of which can be found nowhere elseContinue reading “The mountains of east Moloka’i – the Kamakou Preserve – can be clearly seen early in the day.”

Big Island split lava rock from a lot of heat; probably was sunny!

Hawaii beaches: red, black, white, pink(ish), and green.

Papakōlea Beach, also known as Green Sand Beach or Mahana Beach, is a green sand beach located near South Point, in the Kaʻū district of the island of Hawaiʻi. One of only four green sand beaches in the World, the others being Talofofo Beach, Guam, Punta Cormorant on Floreana Island in the Galapagos Islands, andContinue reading “Hawaii beaches: red, black, white, pink(ish), and green.”

Awa`awapuhi hiking: tough hike – great views. Worth the adventure.

Found in Koke`e State Park this trail winds through a highland forest with occasional ridge top views. It’s all downhill. Let me reiterate … all down hill means all uphill on the return trip. The day I hiked this trail, I carried a 100oz of water, a Canon 7D, tripod, Sony PCM50, etc. a pointContinue reading “Awa`awapuhi hiking: tough hike – great views. Worth the adventure.”