So happy to be back home, and what a beautiful way to get back into the groove…These pics were taken during my morning walk 8/31/23…Yes! it’s the moonset, not the sunset…spectacular! xo #kona #bigisland #hawaii #bluemoon #lovelifeeveryday
Category: Photography
Vanillerie – Kona
Truly informational tour at this local vanilla farm, just down the <volcanic> mountain from my new house. 💖I’m now definitely a fan of Madagascar vanilla especially when it’s sprinkled with aloha! #kona #bigisland #hawaii #lovelifeeveryday
Kona Cloud Forest
As part of my “birthday month” I enjoyed a zen and mystical morning at the Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary today. A quick drive from my house (and the town of Kona), what a great way to spend some time. I’m always inspired by family-owned businesses–our tour guide was the grandson of the founder, who shared…
Kaloko-Honokōhau
Fun hike on this cloudy morning through the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historic Park. In addition to learning about native Hawaiian culture, this area is full of wildlife. 💙🖤 #hawaii #kona #blossoms #tropical #hikehawaii #hawaiibirds #honu #lovinlifeeveryday
January Blossoms
Finally I’m here in my new home…that’s right, it took a hurricane to get us to move to Hawaii! I’m now starting to inventory my new yard (aka the jungle)… Question of the day: What is my favorite color?!? Surely I will need new paints so I can capture the amazing beauty around every corner!…
Almost Home 2022
We’re on our last segment of 2022 and we’ve been doing our best to enjoy the moment while we anticipate moving to our new home (more on that later). Since Thanksgiving, we’ve had ups and downs: attempting to enjoy the beaches of Anna Maria Island while being sick for the entire time (not COVID, just…
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