We’re back!…Repost of a story 10 years ago…Lava coming…
Here is a clarification of the name of the Big Island of Hawaii: The Big Island is the nickname for the island of...
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lava flow Archive
A collection of our daily travel stories, food discoveries, wildlife encounters, and life on the road.
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What’s happening with the lava flow in Pahoa?…Life goes on among the locals and tourists…Last year…They visited a second time…Magical…
Lava or not, local roosters and chickens are busy peeking on vegetation, a common sight in the islands. This rooster had a...
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Fitful night…Worrying…Up at 5 am…A new beginning in a New Year…A year ago closeup of a visitor…
Late in the day yesterday, we spotted these whales. The much-anticipated fluke, the tail was the prize. Wonderful! Even an overly...
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Merry Christmas!…It snowed an hour from here…Welcome to Hawaii, Santa…
The next-door neighbor's chair gives a good perspective of the massive size of these waves. Here's a link to the news...
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Moving day…Quite the challenge…A surprising ocean find on a walk….A year ago, a peculiar foam ball growing in a tree in the yard…
TJ was brave and walked over the narrow bridge. Up bright and early this morning, we immediately began laundering the towels and...
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Up close and personal…We saw the lava!…Local stores clearing out and closing for the upcoming arrival of the lava…Link to Tom’s Irish Cream recipe…
There's no part 2 from yesterday's story. We had "bigger fish to fry" today regarding the lava This is a photo I...
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Part 1…Another amazing day…Wonders awaiting determined investigation…Pahoa Marketplace closing for lava…
Part 2 is cancelled for tomorrow due to another story about the lava flow fast approaching Pahoa. Sandy beach spots for enjoying...
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Pahoa Marketplace, where we shop…Lava coming soon…News reports here…Kapoho Tide Pools…
TJ checking out the rocky terrain at the Kapolo Tide Pools. At least every third day we go to the Pahoa...
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No word on lava viewing…We’re so near yet so far away…Slowly, coming this way…Scary photo, one year ago today!
The bright sun, the palm fronds and the sea create a gorgeous scene. A perfect Hibiscus begs for a photo. This...
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Mesmerized by the sea from the patio…The sounds, the spray, the waves….Family is loving it! We’re loving them being here!
This greenery is prevalent in the yard rather than grass. Apparently, these plants withstand the saltwater, flourishing in their constant moisture....
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