Big Island of Hawaii

Kailua-Kona the Home of the Ironman Triathlon

Big Island of Hawaii Hawaii Kona Vignettes March 21, 2021 0 Comments

On the western side of the Big Island of Hawaii lies Kailua-Kona region (I will call the area “Kona” for brevity).   It is the “drier-side” of the Big Island getting an average of less than 20 inches of rain compared to the 130 inches in Hilo, located on windward or eastern side. In 1978, the first Ironman Triathlon took place.  It…

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Marty’s Tips On Traveling Hawaii

Big Island Big Island of Hawaii Hawaii Kauai Lanai Maui Oahu Vignettes October 18, 2017 0 Comments

GETTING TO HAWAII Over the years I wrote a summary of what we did and what we liked. Hawaii is our favorite state, and I have been to all 50 states! We have traveled to Hawaii FIVE different times totally for about six months.  We have always done the Hawaiian home run, visiting all four major islands.  I recommend memorizing…

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