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Hawaii Big Island - NORTH

Pololu Valley Lookout
Pololu Valley Lookout
We sure picked an eerie day to check out this valley.
We sure picked an eerie day to check out this valley.
Working our way down into the valley.
Working our way down into the valley.
This is what you'll see if you look inland.
This is what you'll see if you look inland.
The fresh rain made it a bit slippery.
The fresh rain made it a bit slippery.
Hina Rae's Cafe in Waimea
Hina Rae's Cafe in Waimea
The best açaí bowls on the island!
The best açaí bowls on the island!
Waipio Valley Lookout
Waipio Valley Lookout
Heading down into the valley!
Heading down into the valley!
Can you see the waterfall?!
Can you see the waterfall?!
Hapuna Beach
Hapuna Beach
You bet we went in!
You bet we went in!
Getting our sugar buzz on!
Getting our sugar buzz on!
Adam pondering our next adventure!
Adam pondering our next adventure!
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Hawaii Big Island - SOUTH

Where we stopped to come up with our game plan!
Where we stopped to come up with our game plan!
Overview of our volcano hikes!
Overview of our volcano hikes!
A glimpse of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
A glimpse of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Crater Rim Trail
Crater Rim Trail
Warming up by the steam vents from the active volcano.
Warming up by the steam vents from the active volcano.
Starting to feel funny wandering around the sulfur banks.
Starting to feel funny wandering around the sulfur banks.
Entering the lava tubes!
Entering the lava tubes!
On the floor of a vast crater.
On the floor of a vast crater.
You know, just a volcano erupting behind us!
You know, just a volcano erupting behind us!
Crater Rim Drive - the darker black you see of newer lava and the grey is older lava.
Crater Rim Drive - the darker black you see of newer lava and the grey is older lava.
Look closely to find the Holei Sea Arch!
Look closely to find the Holei Sea Arch!
Not the best day for a view from the Volcano House ha
Not the best day for a view from the Volcano House ha
Devastation Trail in the spitting rain.
Devastation Trail in the spitting rain.
Joining the crowd to watch Kilauea erupt at night!
Joining the crowd to watch Kilauea erupt at night!
Pictures don't do it justice, but this was truly a spectacular sight!
Pictures don't do it justice, but this was truly a spectacular sight!
A very accessible beach!
A very accessible beach!
Spotting sea turtles!
Spotting sea turtles!
The black sand means extra warmth!
The black sand means extra warmth!
Locals waiting to drive people to Papakolea Green Sand Beach.
Locals waiting to drive people to Papakolea Green Sand Beach.
Hiking along the rugged coast!
Hiking along the rugged coast!
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
Papakolea Green Sand Beach
Getting down into the bowl was pretty fun!
Getting down into the bowl was pretty fun!
It really is green!
It really is green!
We chose to jog back!
We chose to jog back!
Hawaii's Big Island sure did not disappoint!
Hawaii's Big Island sure did not disappoint!
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Hawaii Big Island - EAST

Our screened in living room!
Our screened in living room!
Entering the living quarters!
Entering the living quarters!
View from our bedroom!
View from our bedroom!
Outdoor shower!
Outdoor shower!
You know you found the hot spring when you see this sign.
You know you found the hot spring when you see this sign.
Shaka Brah!
Shaka Brah!
Checking out the larger hot pools.
Checking out the larger hot pools.
The rugged coast of Isaac Kepookalani Hale Beach Park.
The rugged coast of Isaac Kepookalani Hale Beach Park.
Strolling through the lush green jungle!
Strolling through the lush green jungle!
Spotted my favorite flower - Hibiscus!
Spotted my favorite flower - Hibiscus!
Getting closer to the waterfall!
Getting closer to the waterfall!
Akaka Falls
Akaka Falls
A glimpse of our detour!
A glimpse of our detour!
Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls
Restaurant Kenichi
Restaurant Kenichi
Enjoying our takeout in the Hilo Harbor!
Enjoying our takeout in the Hilo Harbor!
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
Mauna Kea Visitor Information Station
Walk up the road past the Visitor Station until you see this trail sign on the left.
Walk up the road past the Visitor Station until you see this trail sign on the left.
Making the trek up!
Making the trek up!
Above the clouds!
Above the clouds!
Lake Waiau
Lake Waiau
Found the observatories and the summit trail.
Found the observatories and the summit trail.
Trying to stay warm up top!
Trying to stay warm up top!
Driving the Jeep up!
Driving the Jeep up!
Enjoying the sunset above the clouds!
Enjoying the sunset above the clouds!
And just like that - it's gone.
And just like that - it's gone.
The telescopes starting to come out!
The telescopes starting to come out!
Star-gazing from the highest point in Hawaii!
Star-gazing from the highest point in Hawaii!
Pineapples: one of the only restaurants open late in Hilo!
Pineapples: one of the only restaurants open late in Hilo!
Pina Colada flight!
Pina Colada flight!
You always need to keep your eyes peeled for rainbows here!
You always need to keep your eyes peeled for rainbows here!
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Hawaii Big Island - WEST

The rainbow state!
The rainbow state!
We rented a Jeep Wrangler!
We rented a Jeep Wrangler!
Our meal on a Hawaiian Airlines flight (complete with a complimentary rum punch)!
Our meal on a Hawaiian Airlines flight (complete with a complimentary rum punch)!
A glimpse of the huts of the Kona Airport!
A glimpse of the huts of the Kona Airport!
Already enjoying views of the elevation!
Already enjoying views of the elevation!
Luau right on the rugged volcanic coast!
Luau right on the rugged volcanic coast!
A delicious Hawaiian spread!
A delicious Hawaiian spread!
Live ukulele tunes!
Live ukulele tunes!
Hula time!
Hula time!
Shaka Tacoz
Shaka Tacoz
Tasty Mexican with a view!
Tasty Mexican with a view!
Can't miss these guys!
Can't miss these guys!
Greenwell Farms
Greenwell Farms
Learning how the coffee farming and processing happens.
Learning how the coffee farming and processing happens.
Tasting way too many types of coffee (100% Kona)
Tasting way too many types of coffee (100% Kona)
Kona Brewing Company
Kona Brewing Company
A sneaky beer oasis!
A sneaky beer oasis!
And they also have tasty pizza!
And they also have tasty pizza!
Ola Brew
Ola Brew
Big Island Divers Headquarters in town
Big Island Divers Headquarters in town
Our boat arriving at Honokohau Marina!
Our boat arriving at Honokohau Marina!
Enjoying the sunset on our ride out!
Enjoying the sunset on our ride out!
Joining some other boaters in manta ray haven!
Joining some other boaters in manta ray haven!
Snorkel time!
Snorkel time!
Shopping in Kona!
Shopping in Kona!
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Maui

The most spectacular sunrise I’ve ever seen on the top of the volcano, Haleakala!
The most spectacular sunrise I’ve ever seen on the top of the volcano, Haleakala!
Hangin with the fam at the top of a volcano!
Hangin with the fam at the top of a volcano!
Beach at our condo in Maui
Beach at our condo in Maui
First Polo match we’ve all been to!
First Polo match we’ve all been to!
Luau time!
Luau time!
Maui sure has some beautiful sunsets.
Maui sure has some beautiful sunsets.
Hula dancers!
Hula dancers!
Flame throwers!
Flame throwers!
Got to fly a plane!
Got to fly a plane!
And wow is Hawaii beautiful from a bird’s eye view!
And wow is Hawaii beautiful from a bird’s eye view!
One of the locations where Jurassic Park was filmed.
One of the locations where Jurassic Park was filmed.
Chillin' in the back seat of the plane while Mom flies!
Chillin' in the back seat of the plane while Mom flies!
The plane we flew…with some help from an instructor.
The plane we flew…with some help from an instructor.
Surf lessons!
Surf lessons!
Hawaiian shaved ice!
Hawaiian shaved ice!
A glimpse of the crazy, windy road to Hana.
A glimpse of the crazy, windy road to Hana.
A banyan tree
A banyan tree
The Seven Sacred Pools at Ohe’o
The Seven Sacred Pools at Ohe’o
Bamboo forest
Bamboo forest
Found a waterfall oasis!
Found a waterfall oasis!
Red sand beach
Red sand beach
Several one lane bridges!
Several one lane bridges!
Mom and Dad officially renewed their vows on their 25th anniversary!
Mom and Dad officially renewed their vows on their 25th anniversary!
Bouquet toss!
Bouquet toss!
You will definitely see a rainbow if you ever go to Hawaii!
You will definitely see a rainbow if you ever go to Hawaii!
Another rainbow!
Another rainbow!
Faux waterfalls are awesome too!
Faux waterfalls are awesome too!
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Oahu

The Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
The Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
Dad taking a moment of silence for those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.
Dad taking a moment of silence for those who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.
Standing on top of the submarine we toured!
Standing on top of the submarine we toured!
International Market Square
International Market Square
The original tree house in International Market Square.
The original tree house in International Market Square.
Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach
Stand up paddle boarding!
Stand up paddle boarding!
Duke’s tiki restaurant on the beach
Duke’s tiki restaurant on the beach
Mai Tai time!
Mai Tai time!
The North Shore
The North Shore
More of The North Shore
More of The North Shore
Volcano milkshake!
Volcano milkshake!
Pill Box hike
Pill Box hike
View from one of the old military “pill boxes.”
View from one of the old military “pill boxes.”
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