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Puerto Penasco

“Arizona’s Beach” is located three to four hours south of Phoenix (depending on who is driving). Affectionately known as Rocky Point, this town is in the upper section of the Gulf of California. After a drive through the lovely town of Gila Bend, and past the military gunnery range, through the Organ Pipe Cactus NationalContinue reading “Puerto Penasco”

March – April Daily Log

This post is a rather long post. It is a daily log of my three plus weeks in Hawai’i. Monday – March 22, 2021 So far, so good – no major mishaps so far on this trip – only a few minor ones. This morning I woke up and went on line to the DeltaContinue reading “March – April Daily Log”

Alanah’s Thoughts on 2018 trip

I came across this journal type synopsis written by Alanah, of our trip to the Big Island to see the volcano erupting. Marlene took us to the airport early 6:15am to catch our flight at 7:30am… from phoenix Terminal 3. Luckily for us we took the extra time as the TSA were checking everyone’s foodContinue reading “Alanah’s Thoughts on 2018 trip”

The Adventure Continues . . .

I’m headed back to Hawai’i. Leaving on the 22nd of March, returning to Arizona on April 15. I like the times of these flights. I will arrive in Kona in the late afternoon instead of late at night like my last trip. Also, the return trip is at 10:30 PM and is a red eyeContinue reading “The Adventure Continues . . .”

Legendary Ellenborough Falls

No . . . this waterfall is not in Hawaii. It is in Australia. My wife and I were traveling through New South Wales in Australia a few years ago. We were taking a road trip from Sydney north to Brisbane along the coast, checking out as many beaches as we could. We stopped offContinue reading “Legendary Ellenborough Falls”

Punalu’u Black Sand Beach

When we started this adventure, we agreed that while we were working on the property, we would spend at least two hours every day at the beach. Any beach. Not too far away from our property is the “world famous” Punalu’u Black Sand Beach. I guess I’ve lived a sheltered life, because before I cameContinue reading “Punalu’u Black Sand Beach”

Honomolino Beach

Not the easiest beach access, but definitely worth the effort. About an hour south of Kona there is a turn off to the fishing village of Miloli. The sign says that Miloli is 5 miles away. More like two miles – if in a straight line. At this point, the road is about 1,000 feetContinue reading “Honomolino Beach”

Location

This post is long overdue. Here is your geography lesson for today. It is easy to assume that everyone knows where the Hawaiian Islands are located. They have been described as the most remote island chain in the world, located 2,390 miles (3,850 km) from California and 3,850 miles (6,195 km) from Japan. But justContinue reading “Location”

Let there be Light

Even though I am not in Hawaii, I can still work on projects to improve conditions there. I have been working on lighting. I have been relying on two inflatable solar lights for my lights at night on previous trips. Very much like these: They have a small solar collector in the end you cannotContinue reading “Let there be Light”

Attitude is the Difference Between an Ordeal and an Adventure

This post is created as a warning. A warning to those less adventurous souls than myself. Before I get into my story, I want to post this disclaimer: Anything I write is a combination of my own imagination and my own experiences. Where possible, I have tried to be as factual as I can be.Continue reading “Attitude is the Difference Between an Ordeal and an Adventure”