November to early May is whale watching season in Hawaii. February - March is the peak. I was excited to have a new iPhone 5s safely tucked into a new Lifeproof case, held by a Lifeproof armband to take out onto the water. I thought I might get a shot or two. The excitement had however, just … [Read more...]
Kauai Marathon Ron Wiley of Kong Radio Announcing Finishers
Ron Wiley, who contributes his time generously to the community of Kauai, announced finishers as they crossed the finish line for hours. The full story with more photos and video here on Our Best of Kauai. One of the instagrams. … [Read more...]
Putting Skirts on for Kukui’ula Klassic at Dawn
Getting outside at dawn in the dark to do things is not an activity I seek out but if you participate in an outrigger canoe club, it is likely to come up. I am a member of the Kukui'ula Outrigger Club and the Kukui'ula Klassic is our event so it is all hands on deck. The skirts need to be put on … [Read more...]
Michael Ceurvorst Speaking About International Trends At His Birthday Gathering
This is a gorgeous house and it was a lovely gathering on Feb 25th. The photo is backlit because the light behind Michael from the sun is so bright. Michael has so much to share from his great intellect. He spoke about international trends and even read some of his poetry which was excellent. A … [Read more...]
First Paddling Run for Newbies
Giving newbies taste of paddling following their swim test at Small Boat Harbor Kukui'ula on Kauai, Hawaii. Kukui'ula Outrigger Club serves the community of Kauai by providing training to new paddlers. This is however, a serious competitive club, not recreational. … [Read more...]
Great Crowd and Fire Dancers at AFeinberg Gallery Opening Party
Aaron Feinberg opened his AFeinberg gallery in The Shops at Kului'ula Kauai, Hawaii with a nice party that included fire dancers and music. … [Read more...]
Lava at the Sheraton Poipu Beach Kauai
This beach scene on the south shore of Kauai was taken in front of Lava's at 6:30 PM right before meeting Judy and Allan for dinner there. It was our first time here. Judy and Allan really like it and said we hit an off night. But the beach is beautiful. Fish and chips or a burger are not … [Read more...]
Why WEW Did Not Make It
Update: There used to be a group on Kauai called WEW. Women Empowering Women. The owner didn't care for social media. Though Kauai is not a social media powerhouse, its residents do use Facebook. The WEW group never really took off mainly because the message didn't get out widely enough. But the … [Read more...]
Celebration of the Whales Ceremony
Taken at Kealia Beach You'll find much more about this beautiful celebration of the whales on Kauai at the post I wrote for Our Best of Kauai. … [Read more...]
Wild Parrots Arriving from Their Daily Commute
These are just a few of the 100's that land here at Kiahuna Swim and Tennis Club at dusk daily. Update: While Casa Blanca was still open at the Kiahuna facility here, patrons could enjoy the arrival of the parrots along with the last of the tennis players that day. These are the same parrots … [Read more...]
