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Kailua Kona Hawaii - December 2013

A group of friends shared a beachfront house on Kailua Kona to celebrate the 20th anniversary of our friend Harley's 30th birthday. Awesome place, a great time was had by all.
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  • Our carriage at San Jose airport

    Our carriage at San Jose airport

    Ready to head to the Kailua Kona Airport on the Big Island of Hawaii

  • Our home for the week, 766280 Alii Drive, Kona. Want  to rent it? See the VRBO page for it at the link: http://www.vrbo.com/35786

    Our home for the week, 766280 Alii Drive, Kona. Want to rent it? See the VRBO page for it at the link: http://www.vrbo.com/35786

  • Lovely paddle boarder taking ff from the small beach right below our house.

    Lovely paddle boarder taking ff from the small beach right below our house.

  • Too bad that girl got right in my way when I tried to photograph the waves. Oh well, what can you do?

    Too bad that girl got right in my way when I tried to photograph the waves. Oh well, what can you do?

  • Our second sunset on the Big Island, right in front of the house.

    Our second sunset on the Big Island, right in front of the house.

  • A ripe coffee cherry torn open, with a little unwanted resident inside.

    A ripe coffee cherry torn open, with a little unwanted resident inside.

  • A wild Breadfruit growing on a  roadside tree.

    A wild Breadfruit growing on a roadside tree.

  • Part of the abandoned farming and fishing village at Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau State Park.

    Part of the abandoned farming and fishing village at Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau State Park.

  • Phyllis respectfully approves of the sacred Ki'i.

    Phyllis respectfully approves of the sacred Ki'i.

  • Deb enjoying herself just a bit on the ride out to the Manta Ray site.

    Deb enjoying herself just a bit on the ride out to the Manta Ray site.

  • At Halwawa Gulch Beach on the Northern coast, on Hapuu Bay. About ss far North as you can go without a boat.

    At Halwawa Gulch Beach on the Northern coast, on Hapuu Bay. About ss far North as you can go without a boat.

  • Pu'u Maile seen from Kohala Mountain Road.

    Pu'u Maile seen from Kohala Mountain Road.

  • The Fam busy at work.

    The Fam busy at work.

  • Dormant cinder cone

    Dormant cinder cone

  • Lava flow on Kilauea.

    Lava flow on Kilauea.

  • On the tarmac at the  Kailua Kona Airport, where everything is outdoors, even the luggage carousels.

    On the tarmac at the Kailua Kona Airport, where everything is outdoors, even the luggage carousels.

  • View from the second floor balcony of our house, right on the water.

    View from the second floor balcony of our house, right on the water.

  • Our morning paddle boarder doing her thing in the cove by our house.

    Our morning paddle boarder doing her thing in the cove by our house.

  • Watch out for floating Cageners

    Watch out for floating Cageners

  • Our second sunset on the Big Island, right in front of the house.

    Our second sunset on the Big Island, right in front of the house.

  • The outdoor coffee drying beds at Greenwell Farms

    The outdoor coffee drying beds at Greenwell Farms

  • A very tiny Gecko who tried to sell us insurance, along with a bunch of his pushy pals. He was quickly released as he had a commercial to film.

    A very tiny Gecko who tried to sell us insurance, along with a bunch of his pushy pals. He was quickly released as he had a commercial to film.

  • You have to be this bald to enter. Sorry hairies.

    You have to be this bald to enter. Sorry hairies.

  • Palms at the royal fishpond, Place of Refuge.

    Palms at the royal fishpond, Place of Refuge.

  • Alan reads about the 20 degree temperatures in California as we enjoy the 75 degree morning...

    Alan reads about the 20 degree temperatures in California as we enjoy the 75 degree morning...

  • Norfolk pine trees, also known as the “Hawaiian Christmas Tree", growing on Kohala Mountain Road.

    Norfolk pine trees, also known as the “Hawaiian Christmas Tree", growing on Kohala Mountain Road.

  • Hawaiian cattle country. Doesn't look like, Hawaii, does it?

    Hawaiian cattle country. Doesn't look like, Hawaii, does it?

  • Leslie has cake envy.

    Leslie has cake envy.

  • A road that's been eaten by lava

    A road that's been eaten by lava

  • The caldera at Kilauea.

    The caldera at Kilauea.

  • Hey, we're tourists, what did you expect?

    Hey, we're tourists, what did you expect?

  • View of the pool an lanai from the second floor window.

    View of the pool an lanai from the second floor window.

  • This looks totally fake, with swimmers dropped in by Photoshop, but it's not! That's what it looked like.

    This looks totally fake, with swimmers dropped in by Photoshop, but it's not! That's what it looked like.

  • I'll have a Phyllis, Deb and Lesile on the rocks, please.

    I'll have a Phyllis, Deb and Lesile on the rocks, please.

  • The Greenwell Farms coffee plantation. Link: http://www.greenwellfarms.com/coffee-tour

    The Greenwell Farms coffee plantation. Link: http://www.greenwellfarms.com/coffee-tour

  • "Apple bananas" on a tree at Greenwell Farms

    "Apple bananas" on a tree at Greenwell Farms

  • Say that properly 20 times and I'll call you Hawaiian. We Haoles call it the Place of Refuge. Link below to the  Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau State Park. Fascinating back story, go read about it.

LINK: http://www.nps.gov/puho/historyculture/index.htm

    Say that properly 20 times and I'll call you Hawaiian. We Haoles call it the Place of Refuge. Link below to the Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau State Park. Fascinating back story, go read about it. LINK: http://www.nps.gov/puho/historyculture/index.htm

  • Sacred Ki's getting help in guarding the place of refuge.

    Sacred Ki's getting help in guarding the place of refuge.

  • Teensy tiny road near Keone‘ele Cove.

    Teensy tiny road near Keone‘ele Cove.

  • Phyllis and Deb working hard for us all.

    Phyllis and Deb working hard for us all.

  • Pine trees at 1500 feet on Kohala Mountain Road. This area of the Big Island is very reminiscent of Northern California.

    Pine trees at 1500 feet on Kohala Mountain Road. This area of the Big Island is very reminiscent of Northern California.

  • "Oh children, Harley's birthday dinner is served!"

    "Oh children, Harley's birthday dinner is served!"

  • Leslie and Slim Jim

    Leslie and Slim Jim

  • Lava flows near Kilauea.

    Lava flows near Kilauea.

  • Our first sunset in Kona, as seen from downtown by the seawall.

    Our first sunset in Kona, as seen from downtown by the seawall.

  • Mr Welch's staked out in his regular morning spot.

    Mr Welch's staked out in his regular morning spot.

  • Phyllis "Flash" Howell reverse foot surfing....

    Phyllis "Flash" Howell reverse foot surfing....

  • Leslie and Jim enjoying the sunset outside our casa.

    Leslie and Jim enjoying the sunset outside our casa.

  • Coffee tree at Greenwell Farms

    Coffee tree at Greenwell Farms

  • Gorgeous avocados growing at Greewell Farms

    Gorgeous avocados growing at Greewell Farms

  • Descriptive exhibit  at the Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau, (Place of Refuge).

    Descriptive exhibit at the Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau, (Place of Refuge).

  • The Hale o Keawe, which in ancient times served as a royal mausoleum. Likely built around 1700.

LINK: http://www.nps.gov/puho/historyculture/hale-o-keawe.htm

    The Hale o Keawe, which in ancient times served as a royal mausoleum. Likely built around 1700. LINK: http://www.nps.gov/puho/historyculture/hale-o-keawe.htm

  • The Kona Ocean Adventures boat we're going night snorkeling on...

    The Kona Ocean Adventures boat we're going night snorkeling on...

  • "Downtown" Hawi, in North Kohala, on the northern tip of the Big Island. Cute shops and stores, and so tiny...

LINK:  http://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/north-kohala/hawi

    "Downtown" Hawi, in North Kohala, on the northern tip of the Big Island. Cute shops and stores, and so tiny... LINK: http://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/north-kohala/hawi

  • Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country in the Northern part of the Big Island, on Kohala Mountain Road.

    Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country in the Northern part of the Big Island, on Kohala Mountain Road.

  • Lee and Deb figure out the wine selection.

    Lee and Deb figure out the wine selection.

  • Phyllis and I get ready to go for a ride all over the entire Big Island with Blue Hawaiian helicopters.

    Phyllis and I get ready to go for a ride all over the entire Big Island with Blue Hawaiian helicopters.

  • Lava flows near Kilauea.

    Lava flows near Kilauea.

  • Spotted right off the coast by the town of Kona.

    Spotted right off the coast by the town of Kona.

  • Morning view from the 2nd floor balcony.

    Morning view from the 2nd floor balcony.

  • Phyllis taking a punch from Neptune

    Phyllis taking a punch from Neptune

  • Diana checking out the surf.

    Diana checking out the surf.

  • Coffee cherries, ripe for picking.

    Coffee cherries, ripe for picking.

  • Awesome red flowers can't remember what they were called...

    Awesome red flowers can't remember what they were called...

  • The Royal Grounds at   Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau, centered around Keone'ele Cove.

    The Royal Grounds at Pu`uhonua O Hōnaunau, centered around Keone'ele Cove.

  • Caganerians.

    Caganerians.

  • On the Kona Ocean Adventures boat heading to the Manta Ray hangout spot.  What a blast!  By all means go see the short and amazing video of what we did at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC2xke6H0xc (same video as above)

    On the Kona Ocean Adventures boat heading to the Manta Ray hangout spot. What a blast! By all means go see the short and amazing video of what we did at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC2xke6H0xc (same video as above)

  • A King Kamehameha Statue, down the road from Hawi in Kapaau.

LINK:
http://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/north-kohala/kamehameha-statue-kapaau

    A King Kamehameha Statue, down the road from Hawi in Kapaau. LINK: http://www.gohawaii.com/big-island/regions-neighborhoods/north-kohala/kamehameha-statue-kapaau

  • Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country in the Northern part of the Big Island, on Kohala Mountain Road.

    Paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) country in the Northern part of the Big Island, on Kohala Mountain Road.

  • Fantastic fish tacos, among other homemade treats.

    Fantastic fish tacos, among other homemade treats.

  • Heading toward the South towards the active volcano, Kilauea.

    Heading toward the South towards the active volcano, Kilauea.

  • Lava flow on Kilauea. Those are entire trees, not branches.

    Lava flow on Kilauea. Those are entire trees, not branches.

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