The TRIP - Day 3

June 15, 2009

Today was a great day. The first thing was to go snorkeling on the Fair Wind II. There were about 50~75 people on the ship. We were served rolls and juice while we took the 35-45 minute trip to the snorkeling site. It was the same site that Gloria and I went to 15 years ago on our first trip to Hawaii, but we knew this when we signed up.

It was a bit overcast; so, you couldn't see as well as I hoped. Every once in a while, the sun would come out, and it was wonderful.

We snorkeled for about 1.5 to 2 hours and broke for lunch. - cheeseburgers, chips, and beans.

Afterward, the other three went out again, but I had had my fill.

The four snorkelers waiting to board the Fair Wind II

During lunch, we were joking about going down a water slide that was on the boat. No one want to go down. But I told everybody that if I went down would they. Everyone said yes. So, while the other thee were snorkeling, I got their attention and went down. (Hey, remember the tga.) They all came in and went down. Unfortunately, Wanda hurt her shoulder, but its better now.

After we got back, we rested for about an hour and a half. Then we went to a flea market. It was just a few booth selling clothes, jewelry, and junk. We didn't stay long.

When we left there, we looked for some coffee whole seller that someone in the condo office told us about. But, we never found it.

We then went on an adventure looking for a culture center. We ended going on some rough narrow roads and ended turning around. We found out, as we went back, that we had passed it going the other way. Unfortunately, it cost money, and as it was getting late, we were afraid that we wouldn't be able to see it all. So, we decided to see it another day. (As it turned out, we will see it on another trip. :))

Our supper was at Bubba Gumps, a restaurant based on the FORREST GUMP movie; it serves sea food. It was enjoyable. The company was great.

Use this sign if you want the waiter to stop.

Use this sign if you don't need anything.

Afterward, we went back to the condo and watched TV. We all fell asleep: so we went to bed.

The TRIP - Day 2

June 14, 2009

After getting up, we went to a presentation given by the condo management about how we could get discounts on everything. We left before it was over to go to church - Kona Baptist church. There were about 100 people there. They had a guest speaker. A man who was interviewing for a position at a mission that the church had.
He gave a good message from Matt. 5 about how we are to be the salt of the earth.
After church, we had lunch at the condo. Then Gloria and Wanda went to get reservations at the concierge for some of our activities while Larry and I went to the pool. The girls met up with us about an hour latter.

The pool at our condo

Everybody wanted to go snorkeling, so we went down the road to a state park. I wasn't all that interested in snorkeling; so, I just laid out. Everybody said that they saw a lot of fish and even a turtle.

Larry, Wanda, and Gloria snorkeling

We left about an hour before sundown and went back to the condo for a little rest. I made dinner reservations at Jackie Ray's Ohona Grill, a restaurant listed in our guide book. It was a good dinner.





The beach at the state park

Afterward, we went back to the condo and sacked out. We haven't adjusted to the time difference yet.

The TRIP - Day 1

June 13, 2009

We got up at 5:45 AM and finished packing. We left for Aunt Pat's about 6:50. When we got there, she was up and ready to take us to the airport
Larry and Wanda were already there. we had a snack and went through the safety check.
Got to Dallas and called Bec to let her know that we were there; of course, there was no time to visit.
The next leg went with out event. There were two movies - INKHEART and RACER (I think). I watched the first, but not too much of the second.
We got to Honolulu at 2 PM local time (8 PM INDY) and spent our 1 hour lay over getting a snack.
The last leg took only about 45 minutes. After we got our luggage and picked up the car, we went to our condo. It was a nice place - two bed room etc. We went out to do some exploring and get some groceries for the next day or so.

Getting off the plane at Kona airport

When we got back, it was dark (~7:30). We were all beat, finished unpacking and hit the bed. - dead. It was 1 AM in INDY.
Of course I woke up at ~4 AM (local), but stayed in bed sleeping off and on for about 3 hours.

I was ready for day 2.

View from our condo