Lunch and Learning at the Hawaiian Vanilla Company
Discovering Vanilla planifolia – The Vanilla Orchid
Vanilla bean pods growing in the Hawaiian Vanilla Co. garden
On the Fifth Day of My Big Island Christmas
On the First Day of my Big Island Christmas:
Christmas at Kona Village – Dining with the Chefs
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 Christmas at Kona Village |
asynchronicity: The 2010 Retropsective
As the end of the year approaches, it’s time to take a look back at this asynchronicity endeavor and to explain the meaning of the title as I promised I would in my first post (“Aloha World” – December 29, 2009). A sincere mahalo to everyone who has read a post or two this year!
Why “asynchronicity”
When I started the blog, I was a semester away from graduation at UH-Hilo. In one of my communications classes, we discussed the concept of synchronous vs asynchronous communication.
Kindle Versus the Hilo Public Library
I love books. Or maybe, these days, what I really should say is “I love to read.”
Over the last two weeks, I’ve used Kindle to read The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest (on my laptop) and Pride and Prejudice (on my Droid…it was Sunday, I was sick and it was free).
Signs of the Season in South Kohala
The poinsettias are just beginning to turn red at Anna Ranch
Hapuna Beach and Kohala Burger & Taco
The old sign will change soon
After a morning in the sun at Hapuna Beach, the last thing I wanted to do today was drive up to Waimea for grocery shopping (or, more likely, take-out), so I headed toward Kawaihae Harbor to see what lunch options appealed to me there.
I’d heard that Kohala Pacific Diner had closed, but, for some reason, I decided to stop by anyway, knowing that Kawaihae Seafood Bar or Cafe Pesto were also nearby if I needed choices.
Mission House Annex plaster
When we toured the historic koa cabin at the Hakalau Refuge Open House last Saturday, the guide mentioned an old painted door that she thought was on display at the Lyman Museum in Hilo. Yesterday, we stopped by to see if we could find it and to see the recently completed Annex, a new addition to the Mission House tour.
The Lyman Mission House and Annex
Built in 1845, the Annex is an additional wing of the 1839 Mission House, which is on the State and National Registers of Historic Places. The Lyman House is also the oldest standing wood structure on the Island of Hawaii and one of the oldest in the State. Read more…
US Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 10-16: National Wildlife Refuges are dedicated to the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats. The nation’s 552 national wildlife refuges and 37 wetland management districts also offer a wide range of wildlife-dependent recreation — from fishing, boating, hunting and hiking to wildlife observation and photography, nature interpretation and environmental education. www.fws.gov
The Flickr slide show at the end of the post will tell most of the story of our trek to the Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Reserve for the 17th annual Open House and the Reserve’s 25th anniversary, but, for those who may go visit in the future, here are two things you might want to know before you go: Read more…
Best of SF: Philz Coffee and a Mission Mini
Making my cup of Tesora at Philz Coffee
When a Big Island girl goes traveling, what is she to write about on a Big Island-centric blog?
I thought it over and decided that, since Kona coffee–a uniquely “Hawaii” experience–is often the topic of attention for Big Island travel writers, I would turn the tables a bit and learn a little about where San Franciscans go for a caffeine fix. I didn’t expect it to be so….easy. Read more…
Hawaii Five-0 and Twitter: I’m Not “Lost” Anymore!
The "new" McGarrett and Danno
Last night, Hawaii residents finally got a look at the new Hawaii Five-0 on CBS!
I posted my “micro-review” of the show on Twitter: it’s CSI meets Dog the Bounty Hunter meets Baywatch. A little seriousness and a lot of eye candy.
And, yes, I liked it.
But what really made the premiere fun was watching while watching my Twitter timeline. Read more…
