So last time we went south out of Kona to see windswept scenery and volcanoes. This time we’ll be going north to some of finest beaches in the islands.
We are still basing at our condo south of Kona. There is no good beach there, just a lot of lava rock, but the sea is pretty none-the-less. Somebody cut steps down and a few hardy souls take an ocean swim every day. I prefer sand.
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Ashley Egan
You make Kona come alive, much needed in the cold winter days in the states! Thanks for linking up to Awesome Life Friday!
All that's Jas
It looks like it was a great trip. The first photo reminded me of the beaches of Adriatic see in my homeland. Beautiful!
Thanks for linking up at Thursday Favorite Things!
Lou Lou Girls
I’m super jealous. Pinned and tweeted. We love to party with you, so I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. Have an amazing day! Lou Lou Girls
Simple Nature Decor
Need to make a trip to Hawaii, What an amazing place! Love the lava rock, great share at my Fabulous Friday Party
Maria
Heather @ Life of a Traveling Navy Wife
Good memories of all my times in Hawaii and especially on the big island. I love it there.
I have to write…please forgive me, but please do not refer to yourself as a whale. I have been in the water with many whales, many times. You are no whale. You have a body that afforded you time with your child in a beautiful place. That is beautiful.
Rick
I’m about 100 lb heavier than when I was playing hockey at Penn State 35 years ago. I’m eating healthy with Denise’ cooking. It’s so good, I just eat too much 🙂
Jessy @ The Life Jolie
Ahhh, 69 Beach- my husband and I honeymooned on the Big Island and we LOVED 69 Beach- the best part was definitely the lack of crowds. The tides were high when we were there and it looks even better with a low tide!
I stopped over from Hit Me With Your Best Shot.
Rick
Our guide book said to go to Hapuna but there was a long line to get in there. Somebody told us about 69s and we loved it. There was a lava outcropping about 50 ft off the beach, and a huge sea turtle was there eating turtle grass. How cool is that?
Ellen
Himself and I had a wonderful time on the Big Island a few years ago — just the two of us. We went all around the island. We’d been to Maui before, which is also lovely — but so different!
Lisa O
I’ve always wanted to go there but now I want to go even more! Thanks for sharing!!!