This beautiful shot from Thomas Hergenrader captures a lot of what we enjoy about playing in Hawaii’s Kona waters. On the leeward side, waves and wind are more calm, creating wonderful conditions for getting out and taking it easy.
The corals here are separated by swaths of white sand in shallow ocean. This causes the high contrast coloring of the sea, especially brought out by the angle of this photo, taken from a quad-copter.
]]>We’d also like to take a moment to remember those who were there. We thank you for your courage, service, endurance, and legacy.
This file photo is from the 2013 Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremonies.
PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 7, 2013) The Navy Region Hawaii Ceremonial Guard perform in honor of Pearl Harbor survivor Edward Wentztlaff during an interment at the USS Arizona Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sean Furey/Released)
The US Navy’s blog has a nice article up today on how Pearl Harbor Survivors Changed the World. The article’s focus is on thanks and, “Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future,” which we think is an encouraging message of respect and hope.
]]>Kukio Bay is home to a longer (for the Big Island), narrow beach, known for its sea turtle population and gorgeous sunsets. It’s typically a bit windy in the afternoons, but warm breezes aren’t all bad. Combine the soft sand, ocean friends, and clear blue coral seas, and we think it’s a great spot to relax and let a few minutes slip past.
]]>While this cool weather keeps some people away, others are drawn to getting away from the heat of the beaches. Homes still used louvered windows in this area, they just keep warm Hawaiian quilts on their beds for nighttime.
The higher you get into upcountry, the better the view. By only a couple thousand feet up, you are able to see both the north and south sides of the island at the same time, framing the West Maui Mountains in the distance. Behind you, the 10,000 foot high summit of Haleakala makes its own weather and brings rain to the hills and central valley, while casting a rain-shadow over South Maui.
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