Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
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Postcards from Kona
Greetings from the Big Island of Hawaii!
First of all, isn’t it grand that Hurricane Kiko decided to weaken and move northwest? We haven’t seen a hint of trouble here.
Second, I didn’t necessarily plan to blog on vacation, but I don’t see the harm in sending a few postcards, do you? So you here go, from our first few days on the west side of the Big Island.
From our hotel in Kona at sunrise, the views were marvelous.
The hotel is situated perfectly with its own beach on Kailua Bay, next to the historic grounds where King Kamehameha I ruled until his death in 1819.
From the Pololu Overlook, at the northern tip of the island.
You can take the trail down to the beach below but it’s steep and hot coming back up, so we didn’t.
From the Place of Refuge, Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park, an important ceremonial site where people could escape to, if they broke the law (kapu).
Defeated warriors, women and children, could also take refuge here during times of war, a wonderful idea, I think, one we could use today.
There may be more postcards to come but this will do for now.
Aloha!
Susanne
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Thank you for this, Susanne! I’m glad you posted while on holiday. My family was in Honolulu in 1968 when I was 8 years young. I got a really bad sunburn… 😂
Thanks, John! Exactly why I’m being so careful to apply sunscreen! 🌞
That’s great! I wonder if sun screen existed in some form in 1968? I’ll be 65 in December…
Probably did! I remember those old commercials!
Oh, the one with the dog tugging on the girl’s pants? 😂
Beautiful shots and what an idyllic getaway!
Thanks so much, John! So much natural beauty in Hawaii!
Beautiful photos. Glad you are having a nice time.
Thank you! I love it here!
From your photos, it looks like the big island hasn’t changed much since I was there fifty years ago. Maybe you are just good at avoiding the urban sprawl.
I suspect it hasn’t changed much. Lots of wide open spaces, with a few areas of congestion where you’d expect it.
Well, I recognize a few of these places! I confess though that I was hoping Kiko would dump some rain because we could use a good soaking. It’s been such a dry year. I’m glad you’re having a good time and I hope you enjoy the rest of your time here.
Thanks, Graham. I was happy the islands didn’t take a direct hit. And hurricane or not, there’s plenty of rain falling right now in Hilo. 😁 🌧
Thank you, it’s always lovely to receive postcards, whether virtual or traditional 🙂 The weather looks great and I love to see all those palm trees, especially in the shots where you have reflections!
Thanks, Sarah. Hawaii is my special place and I am always happy to visit! 🌴🌞
Very dreamy! 🌴
Yes indeed!
Wow, so beautiful. Enjoy!!
Thank you!