by Katrine Sivertsen | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
After a long day of volcanoes yesterday, we went on a jungle drive today around the North side of the Island and to Hilo. We visited Waipi’o valley lookout, caves made by lava, Akaka falls (pictured), and before visiting Hilo for a perfect Japanese dinner, we swam in... 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Oct 15, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Early up for a long day of touring in our rental. Packed our bags with snacks and clothes (it rains a lot on this island apparently). We started along the south coast of the island and stopped by a black sand beach with sea turtles. We saw several of them frolicking... 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Oct 14, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Our first flight on Hawaiian airlines and we were amused by their miniature sized tray tables. Landing in Kona, it was obvious that this island is not as commercial as Oahu. We walked from the plane into the airport. Or into? It wasn’t an indoor building. It was a... 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Oct 13, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
Terry had managed to secure reservations to Hanauma Bay, one of the best snorkeling places on the island. And it held its promise. Not only did we see numerous colorful fish and coral, but a monk seal visited the beach for his afternoon nap. These seals are endangered... 
by Katrine Sivertsen | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Katrine
We trekked west to Pearl Harbor to see the World War II memorial and museums. They made clear that this is not an amusement or an attraction. It is a memorial. The USS Arizona still has hundreds of soldiers interred in its hull after the attack in 1941, including some...