Hawaii anyone?

Gemini Cricket · 06-27-2006, 07:40 AM

Big Island:
1. If you can, go see the lava flowing into the sea in the late evening. Just make sure you have flashlights or leave before it gets too dark. It's really stunning to see. Follow the designated path. People have veered off the path and fallen through the crusty top into the mushy underneath... If you know what I mean.
2. Check out the black sand beaches at Punalu'u. It's surreal.
3. Go snorkelling at Ho'okena, Kahaluu and/or Kealakekua. I like Kealakekua...
4. Hike the Donkey Trail.
5. You must go see the Volcanoes National Park.
6. I like eating at the Farmer's Market or the Hilo Lunch Shop. No frills, good local food.

OMG, I'm soooooooooo homesick for Hawai'i right now.

Alex · 06-27-2006, 08:04 AM

It's not worth arguing about since Hawaii is a wonderful place (I could never live there again but it is a great place), but also having lived in many places I don't find any of the things you mentioned unique or particularly more prevalent. What you describe is how most people describe Vancouver.

It also describes the way I was brought up by the descendants of Kansas farmers and descendants.

06-27-2006, 07:40 AM	#1
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Big Island: 1. If you can, go see the lava flowing into the sea in the late evening. Just make sure you have flashlights or leave before it gets too dark. It's really stunning to see. Follow the designated path. People have veered off the path and fallen through the crusty top into the mushy underneath... If you know what I mean. 2. Check out the black sand beaches at Punalu'u. It's surreal. 3. Go snorkelling at Ho'okena, Kahaluu and/or Kealakekua. I like Kealakekua... 4. Hike the Donkey Trail. 5. You must go see the Volcanoes National Park. 6. I like eating at the Farmer's Market or the Hilo Lunch Shop. No frills, good local food. OMG, I'm soooooooooo homesick for Hawai'i right now.
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06-27-2006, 08:04 AM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	It's not worth arguing about since Hawaii is a wonderful place (I could never live there again but it is a great place), but also having lived in many places I don't find any of the things you mentioned unique or particularly more prevalent. What you describe is how most people describe Vancouver. It also describes the way I was brought up by the descendants of Kansas farmers and descendants.
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