by Terry Thorpe | Oct 14, 2023 | Blog, Terry
We packed and ubered to the airport excited to finally be heading to the big island. Arriving in Hawaii, we picked up our hire car, where we were lucky enough to get a free upgrade. We, of course, selected a sensible, conservative ride. Drifting sideways out of... 
by Terry Thorpe | Oct 13, 2023 | Blog, Terry
After a 90 minute bus ride and a 30 minute walk we checked into Hanauma national park. After a short wait we received a lecture and watched a short film on the history and preservation of the park then we’re finally allowed entry. The gorgeous bay proved to be... 
by Terry Thorpe | Oct 12, 2023 | Blog, Terry
Pearl Harbour and Luau We ate a hearty breakfast at home then caught a bus to Pearl Harbour. The centre was well done and had a sombre and respectful air about it. It was fascinating to see up close artifacts and tools of war as well as learn more about the... 
by Terry Thorpe | Oct 11, 2023 | Blog, Terry
After a whirlwind of activity we decided to dial things back a little by taking a vacation from our vacation… It can be tough travelling (I can hear the violins of sympathy) and it’s hard sometimes to overcome the whole FOMO feeling, but we took the day... 
by Terry Thorpe | Oct 10, 2023 | Blog, Terry
We arose early, picked up our zip car and made our way north, getting out of the more touristy area of Honolulu. We had decided to invest in a self drive audio tour, which turned out to be so good we would use it on the big island too. stopping at a coffee plantation...