Monthly Archives: May 2011

Loose Ends

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Eddie

Wanted, before I disappear into the vortex, to jot down a few last words about the Hawaii. Item: As previously noted, on my last day at the Volcano, I hiked around an area called the “Bird Park”. Did take time … Continue reading →

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And It’s A Wedding

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Eddie

The flight from Honolulu to Seattle was long and boring enough; though I had chosen a pretty cool seat location — affording a great view of the massive left engine and wing. Plus, the sunset was quite nice. Returned to … Continue reading →

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Hawaii, The Big Island: It Can’t, It Won’t, And It Don’t Stop

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Eddie

Monday, my last on the Island, was another day of stupefying wonders; courtesy, again, of the Volcano. It all began with yet another drive up a winding one-lane mountain road – this time, the South flank of Mauna Loa. The … Continue reading →

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“Another Day In The Crater”

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Eddie

So spake to me a gentleman hiker as we passed each other on the floor of the Kilauea Iki crater – site of the spectacular 1959 eruption. Saving the best for last, to-day was spent at the Volcano. First up … Continue reading →

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Boots And Buttockses

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Eddie

Yep, it’s true. As the title implies, the Big Island of Hawaii has kicked my dimpled ass yet again. The day began with a drive up to the Koloko Cloud Forest, 5,000 feet above Kona. As per usual, the vegetation … Continue reading →

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