We arrived to Mont Saint Michel midday. It was crowded, but still fascinating nevertheless. I was here in 2006 with students, and again with Kathie in 2008. Kathie and I had a night’s stay on Mont Saint Michel at the pricy Auberge Saint-Pierre hotel. We tried to take a nap, but nearly impossible with all the people walking about. We could…
Sleeping Sharks, Tips on the Area Two Steps and the famous Puuhonua O Honaunau Historical site are located about twenty-two miles south of Kona on Route 11. There is a large sign to point the way on Route 160 on Keala O Keawe Road. The historical park is well marked. I would not recommend Route 160 that juts north of…
Tips on the Area This interesting historical park awaits your exploration. Close by is the best snorkeling in Hawaii, known as “Two Steps.” It is located over twenty miles south of Kona on Route 11. There is a large sign to point the way on Route 160 on Keala O Keawe Road. I would not recommend Route 160 that juts…
Tips in Visiting the Dole Plantation Having visited Oahu five times, we always by-passed this “tourist” destination. In our most recent trip we were in a gallery in Lahaina, Maui, when we were amazed at a photo of these surreal looking trees, known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus. They are also nicknamed the “painted trees.” There are several groves in Hawaii:…
A Great Place to View Cabo’s Sunset Located on the cape and area known as “Misiones,” and about three miles east of downtown Cabo San Lucas. It is right on top of their famous sister restaurant, Sunset Da Mona Lisa. Both restaurants are famous for their good food and wonderful sunset view of the bay. There are a number of…
Tips on visiting this Farmers Market near Diamond Head Located on the road to Diamond Head by the Kapi’olani Community College, is the “Farmers Market,” more like an International Bazaar these days. Accommodating to several cultures, it is a fun time to people watch and grab some good food. There is free parking at the college. It does fill up,…
It was very easy picking up the Avis car (a Ford Fiesta, soon to be introduced in the U.S.) from the Chartres railroad station (called ‘GARE.’) The roads are excellent and well-marked. No mountains like there are in Greece. Kathie remarked how the country-side looked like Kansas! There were a lot of farm lands being tilled. Every so often you came across these…
Chartres, France, July 2008 Blog I would never attempt to drive in Paris. We took a Air-France bus from the Charles De Gaulle airport into Paris to get to a train station. They warned you on putting the seat-belt on. I didn’t and almost flew across the seat as the driver hit the brakes hard several times going through Paris traffic. Our first major stop was Chartres (about…
A Few Tips Visiting the Puako Petroglyphs The Puako Petroglyphs are located north of Kona on route 19. Coming from Kona, you turn left at Mauna Lani Drive and continue right on the “roundabout” on Ala Ka’a Way. The park is next to the Fairmont Orchid Resort. It is well marked and easy to find. I would recommend going to…
A neat place to visit and hike This inviting beach park is located north of Kona on route 19. Coming from Kona, you turn left at Mauna Lani Drive and continue right on the “roundabout” on Ala Ka’a Way. The park is next to the Fairmont Orchid. It is well marked and easy to find. There are actually two trails.…