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Canoeing to Anglin Lake, May 31

Posted on May 31, 2013 by David Dice

  There was very light overcast this morning as we started out for a trip down the Spruce River to Anglin Lake. The wind was not strong but mostly from the east. We were paddling by about 9:30 and it … Continue reading →

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Hiking to the Far End of Sandy Lake, May 30

Posted on May 30, 2013 by David Dice

  It was a beautiful morning so we decided to hike the Elk Trail which runs around the south side of the lake. We stopped along the way to visit our friends who were sitting in the sun on lawn … Continue reading →

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Camping at Sandy Lake, May 29

Posted on May 29, 2013 by David Dice

  We had some things to finish this morning including turning in the plates for Graeme’s car, paying the balance for our kitchen countertop, and depositing the cash for Graeme’s car. It was close to 10:30 by the time we … Continue reading →

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Once again at Two Step, May 16

Posted on May 17, 2013 by David Dice

Yesterday we snorkeled north of Kona at Waialea Bay (which is where we plan to go back to tomorrow before we fly out at night).  It was very windy, but the wind was mostly from the east, so in the … Continue reading →

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Two Step (Honaunau Bay) Again, May 14

Posted on May 15, 2013 by David Dice

Since it looked clear to the south we headed for Honaunau Bay this morning.  We were about half way there when it started raining, but as we dropped down in elevation towards the ocean the rain stopped.  We were in … Continue reading →

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Puako Petroglyphs, May 13

Posted on May 14, 2013 by David Dice

We’ve snorkeled at a lot of areas here on the Big Island.  Two days ago we went on the very rough road to Kekaha-Kai State Park.  After two miles of road over broken lava — which is much better now … Continue reading →

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Kona Old Airport Garden, May 10

Posted on May 10, 2013 by David Dice

Sometimes you discover interesting things by accident.  Today was one of those experiences. We drove to the old Kona Airport this morning to see the orchid and craft show which we’d seen advertised.  They had some beautiful orchids there, so … Continue reading →

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The Kohala Coast, May 9

Posted on May 10, 2013 by David Dice

Enid and I have been snorkeling almost daily.  We’ve been at Waialea, and a couple of days at Waikoloa.  The beach at Waikolo is very nice, and the snorkeling, if you go straight out from shore about two or three … Continue reading →

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Honaunau Bay, Kona Hawaii (Two Step), May 3

Posted on May 3, 2013 by David Dice

There was a very heavy rain storm overnight and it was overcast for most of today.  It wasn’t raining when we left for Honaunau Bay, but started soon afterwards.  But the rain had stopped by the time we arrived at … Continue reading →

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Hilo, May 2

Posted on May 3, 2013 by David Dice

Yesterday we stayed around Kona, paid some necessary bills at the end of the month, and spent a bit of time down at the pool.  In general it was just a day for rest. Today we travelled across to the … Continue reading →

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