Post #321548 by tikibob on Fri, Jul 27, 2007 2:42 PM

The Big Island is so different from the other islands. Things move slower - and they call it the Big Island for a reason.

Day trips can be much longer (driving time) than on some of the other islands. And you may only be going 50 miles but you will average 35 miles per hour if the traffic is moderate.

The beaches are great but they are more removed from the roads than on some of the other islands. You have to sort of plan if you are wanting to stop on your day trips to go for a swim.

Both Kona and Hilo are fun places to explore but they are rather small - still great sites to see.

Catch the outrigger boat racing (if they are doing it) in the Kona harbor on Saturday mornings. Great place to swim and watch the boats:

and a beautiful sunset on the coast about 20 miles north of Kona:

I did my daily exercise routine at that cove and had one of the best "feeling" workouts and runs of my life.

Oh, there is a "resort" somewhere along the Kohola Coast that is an old hawaiian village themed affair. There are separate "huts" that people stay in and a large central dining hall and socializing area. Only rustic in design but not comfort.

Shelley (Shell in the Pacific), her friend Blakeley and I found it by accident when there a couple of years ago. We did not have our cameras at the time and I tried to google it but could not find the name. Does anybody know the place I am talking about? Will look more and see if I can find it. It was a great place to see.

Balmy regards,

Tiki Bob

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