Saturday, February 25, 2006

Hilo Bay Hotel

The last day on Hawaii I did not camp since I had to be at the airport so early. Uncle Billy's is nicely located, and had large rooms with this view.


Friday, February 24, 2006



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Today is the last day in Pahoa. I visited Kalani last night, after having grilled lamb at my lot in Kalapana. I saw John out walking this morning with his son Joshua. Unfortunately, he said his wife had left him, but they agreed to share custody of their young son- sad news. I got to swim near a pod of dolphins here yesterday.

Wednesday, February 22, 2006

North Kohala BOAT Diving

I had some great dives this morning. We got to see whales on the way to the second dive site, dolphins circled us underwater at the end of our spectacular journey through a hilly coral forest.


Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Puako, dive and snorkeling site

Sea turtles abound here. I made two shallow dives this afternoon.- saw many many hawks bill sea turtles tons of tropical fish.

Spencer Beach Park camp site

It is my first morning after arriving yesterday afternoon. I got air tanks and weights at Kohala Divers and am planning two shallow dives after breakfast.

Monday, February 20, 2006



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Paul's place horses belong to a neighbor


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mark. Paul. David at canyon entrance

Sunday, February 19, 2006



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arrived on Saturday in Hilo


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arrived on Saturday in Hilo


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camping at my land

Tuesday, February 14, 2006

A Beautiful Day in Tokyo


A Beautiful Day in Tokyo
Originally uploaded by dbrooks_tokyo.
SETSUBUN 節分 passed on Feb.3, signalIing the traditional end of winter. We were.delightedto〓hear today from Patsy, a friend and former colleague. On CHUO train now to Shinjuku.