Week 19 New Camera

When you get a new camera what is the first thing you should take a picture of???

Week 17 Lava Lave Big Island Drama

Lava viewing is a spiritual experience.  The journey is sacred and connects you to Hawaii like nothing else.  You will realize that you are watching a new island literally being formed right before your eyes.  Hawaiian legend says, the goddess Pele lives in the volcano and it is important to bring her an offering when you go to visit.  Needless to say, I forget mine and angered Pele, she took my camera.  I will never make that mistake again!

Week 16 Happy Anniversary

Nothing like spending your anniversary on a surf board.  Awesome waves!  We called earlier in the trip to surf and there were not waves.  Really, it is Hawaii, how can their be no waves in the area.  Finally, a nice earthquake send some waves and the vibe was electric.  Kona comes alive when the waves hit.  People run, walk, hitch hike, whatever they have to do to get to the ocean to surf.  It was an amazing experience. 

Week 15 Happy Birthday to Me

Week 14 Pearl Harbor

This was an incredibly moving experience.  We spend the day at Pearl Harbor and met this gentlemen.  He was at Pearl Harbor on the Pennsylvania on the day of the attack. I read his moving story in a book and he was so wounded in the attack they moved him to a private ward to die because dying in front of your comrades was bad for moral.  He is in his 90's in a wheel chair and comes to Pearl Harbor on the weekend to speak with visitors.  I asked if I could take his picture and he said, only if you get in the picture with me.  It was an honor to meet him.  

 

Week 13 A Proud Day

It was a proud day for my family when the Veterans in our family were honored.  It was nice to see that a small town will still gather, say the pledge, have prayer and honor our veteran.  My grandfather was in WWII and his son was a Vietnam Vet.  I hope to add my g-g-g grandfather underneath for the his service in the civil war. 

Week 12 - The Return Trip

Rain, rain and more rain but it was so worth it.