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Whale Watching Boat Tours in Hawaii
We went on a whale-watching boat tour while on the Big Island of Hawaii. Most things I’ve read have said that it is whale season in Hawaii from November through March, with some whales coming sooner and some staying later. We didn’t start really seeing them until January, with February being the best month for…
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Fascinating Octopus in Hawaii: The Movie
It’s rare to see an octopus, and it’s rare to see the same animal in the same spot day after day, yet we came across this combination. We shot several videos over a three day period and most of them are of the same octopus, but I also know there were three in the vicinity. Sometimes an…
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Fascinating Octopus in Hawaii
Until recently it was rare for us to see an octopus while snorkeling. Now we’ve learned more about how to look for them and have found a place where we see them about 50 percent of the time. Octopuses (sometimes called octopi) are wonderful mimics and it is that ability that I find most fascinating. I’ve seen them take…
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Hawaiian Jelly, Big Island
An annoying thing about snorkeling is the jellyfish. Yes, there are jellyfish out there, not everywhere and not all the time. On the Big Island of Hawaii they are mostly small, almost like a snowflake. On occasion, we have come across a slightly larger ones. They just ride the water flow past you. Every once in awhile you…
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Night Visitors
Snorkeling in the Dark, Kahaluu, Hawaii 2012 We had this great idea of snorkeling at night on our own, without a guide in a controlled environment. All we needed was good water and a couple of underwater flashlights, and a couple more lights for the camera. We picked Kahaluu Beach for our after dark outing. We are familiar…
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Four Fishes, A Little Murky Swim, Waialea Bay, HI
It was late in the day, and we wanted to try a different snorkel spot. The baker at Up Country Bakery recommended Puako Bay. We followed the localized directions and ended up one bay north at Waialea Bay. Our target is the small island a few yards off shore. The surf is a little choppy, but…
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Lava Hike Fail
We have been to the volcano, night and day, but we have yet to see any lava. The hot oozing deadly destructive molten stuff. The local news is reporting that the flow has reached the ocean. This is something we have to go see, options include a helicopter, a boat, or by foot. Our thoughts…
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Manta Ray Night Snorkel
If you come to the Big Island, you have to visit the Manta Rays. You just have to. The best and most exciting way to do this is by swimming with them. Other ways are to ride in a glass bottom boat or enjoy the restaurant lanai at the Sheraton in the evening. We’ve done…
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Manta Rays at the Sheraton
The simplest way to view reef manta rays is to visit the Sheraton Resort Kona in Kailua-Kona at night. Off the back deck of the restaurant Rays on the Bay you will see the mantas glide through the waters right at the edge of the surf. It’s not every night, but when they are there, it…
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Watching the Kona Ironman World Championship
I thought, “If one finds oneself on the Big Island during the Ironman World Championship, it would be silly not to experience a little of the excitement,” and I’m glad I did. Between the white water and the ships is a line of volunteers and a line of swimmers. For those who don’t know exactly…
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