Scuba Diving in Hawaii

One last post for Hawaii. The guide that took us scuba diving took a few pictures while we were down in the ocean. Proof Randy and I really did it. it was great. I think I would like to certify some day.

Hawaii Day 14 Wednesday Feb 10

We took an airplane flight over the island with "Big Island Air". It was awsome. We covered the whole island. We saw whales in the ocean (you could see their whole body, they are huge), thousands of acres of macadamian nut trees, the volcanos, (still active and the lava flowing), lots of large water falls on the north shore, (tumbling thousnads of feet into the ocean). It was beautiful. The pictures do not do justice.

Exploring around the north to east side of the Island. Lots of interesting old churches and beautiful green sights.

Went to a Botanical Garden. The flowers and area was amazing also.

Hawaii Day 13 Tuesday Feb 9

We went to the 7:00 a.m. session in the Kona Temple.

We went to the Resort Party tonight. We had poopoos (which is appetizers), saw Hawaiin dancing and singing.

Hawaii Day 12 Monday Feb 8

We went on a Discoevery Snorkel Tour. This is the boat we went on. It was great because it only held 10 people. It is nice to go with a small bunch.

We snorkeled here at Captian Hooks Monument. We also saw a lot of whales on the way out there. It is just hard to get good pictures. So you will just have to imagine.

We also snorkeled at the Place of Refuge.

This is one of the cliffs that we passed by. In the olden days lava flowed out of the 2 holes that look like eyes. The people on the island thought it was one of thier gods during that time.

Hawaii Day 11 Sunday The Big Island

We went to church at the Kona First Ward. They were so friendly. One lady in the ward made laei's out of yarn to give to all the visitors, which was a lot of people.

Tonight we went up tp the Kahua Ranch. It is up above Parker ranch. They showed our group a good time. Max the black horse is for you. I thought you would like it. The pig is a pet that they call Piggly Wiggly. They demonstrated roping, branding, cooking samores, watching the stars through a large telescope. The sunset was beautiful from up on the mountain.

Hawaii Day 10 Big Island Feb. 6

We are at the Kona Hawaiian Resort. These are a few of the pictures outside. It is very beautifil and tropical. Each of our places are a bungalo that is decorated in the hawaiian style. Pretty cool.

We went exploring today and love to find all kinds of old churches. Here are a few examples. One of the pretiest was the Honaunau's Painted Church.

On our drive we also saw a Macadamia Nut Farm, lots of coffe beans growing in the fields, (They are famous for Kona coffee), Donkey Balls Factory, the coast line, stoped at a Open Market Place. Always fun to shop at them.

Ate dinner at Bongo Ben's outside resturant. We were facing the street while we were eating so it was fun to watch all the people walk and drive by.

Hawaii Day 9 Feb 5

We flew on a small 8 passenger plane with Mokulole Air from Maui to The Big Island today. It was a beautiful flight and we could see alot. We are staying at the Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort. We ate dinner at Jackie Rey's before settling in for the night. Each island is so different.