Tag Archives: Kona

Manta Rays

Yesterday we dove our usual two dives in the morning, but our dive day did not end there. After a quick one hour ten minute break where we sped to our hotel to change camera batteries and a stop at … Continue reading

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Perfect Diving in Kona

If you are a diver and haven’t been to Kona yet, go. Just go. I am surprised it took us this long to come here. The diving doesn’t get better than this. On our second dive, within minutes of giant … Continue reading

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First Day of Diving

Yesterday we did not dive. We basically did chores and hit a few beaches. We got a general look at the surroundings. The water is great, the sun warm, people are friendly, the traffic awful, and the parking absurd. Today … Continue reading

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Kona – and we are off!

Got  out of bed this morning, it was just like any other morning. No rush, no fuss, sit at the computer and see what happened overnight. We are off to Hawaii today. The thing is, I have not done the … Continue reading

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Time

Ever notice how when we are waiting for something exciting, time moves like a tortoise going on a walk-about? This week leading up to our trip to Kona has been just like that! I am wishing Monday will get here but it is … Continue reading

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Kona Packing – No Rush No Panic

We have been on numerous scuba diving trips in the last two years, so packing for our trip to Kona is routine. Not much thought involved with this type of trip. Print a packing list. Pull down the “dive gear” … Continue reading

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Love Affair

Psst. I have something to tell you. I’ve had a love affair. It has lasted for many many years, 53 to be exact. It’s with the Hawaiian Islands. There, I have said it. My first trip to Hawaii was when … Continue reading

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