blogs about hawaii

Time to Pretend - 3/21/2008

lisap — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:45:55 -0800

the last log I sent was actually for 3/19... this one below is from 3/20 --

Thank you, Parking Lot Fairy - 3/21/2008

lisap — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:43:42 -0800

If you looked at the pic I sent in front of the volcano the other day, you can see smoke rising behind me. That volcano actually exploded on Wednesday... no lava, but it belched rocks and boulders right where I was sitting and into the parking lot. More of the park is actually closed, so we're not going to be able to explore it further, but we're going to try to see the flowing lava tomorrow...

But now.... the log for 3/20 ---

It was the heat of the moment - 3/20/2008

lisap — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:41:57 -0800

Yesterday morning, I woke early, and I used the hours of darkness before dawn to complete some work: I quietly went to balcony with my computer, and I edited National Board entries for my mentees (the portfolio is due March 31). I’m almost entirely caught up since I sent out eight or nine edited entries in the past two days, so I have a bit of time to report on our Hawaiian adventure.

What Goes Down Has to Come Up - 3/18/2008

lisap — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 07:39:24 -0800

Aside from the unbearably long and food-free flight (really, United… NO vegetarian options? Out of desperate starvation, I paid $5 for a box that contained a “mini meal” of sugar-free applesauce, a watery peppercorn cheese spread, two crackers, milano cookies and untouched salami), everything in Hawaii is extraordinary.

Timmy in Hawaii: Wrapping Up

Travelworm — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:34:40 -0700

Part 3: Wrapping Up

Last day in Paradise. This was going to be painful.

I woke up to the wonderful smell of the ocean wafting through my open lanai door. I had foregone the air-conditioning last night, as I really wanted to immerse myself in the total island experience. I breathed in, looked out into the world under me, and smiled. It was a startlingly beautiful day.

Timmy in Hawaii: Wrapping Up

Travelworm — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:34:40 -0700

Part 3: Wrapping Up

Last day in Paradise. This was going to be painful.

The Worm in Hawaii Part 2

Travelworm — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:47:50 -0700

Part 2: Timmy Goes Surfing

Now let me preface this little article with a bit of Timmy trivia: this worm has been longing to ride a wave since the day it was hatched. I've seen dogs and bunnies go surfing, and even a lame little ferret, so don't tell me it can't be done.

And thus, we have the mission of the day: Timmy must get on a board and ride.

But first I had to find someone to teach me.

The Worm in Hawaii Part 2

Travelworm — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 10:47:50 -0700

Part 2: Timmy Goes Surfing

And thus, we have the mission of the day: Timmy must get on a board and ride.

But first I had to find someone to teach me.

Timmy the Worm in Hawaii!

Travelworm — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 10:15:50 -0700

Part 1: Hotel and Waikiki Beach

And guess who scored an awesome deal last weekend?