Some pictures of Kona

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We went to the big island in 2004. Most of the Kona coast is the bleakest landscape I've ever seen,(especially north of the airport toward the Kohala coast) however, as evidenced by your pics, there are still some beautiful places that pop up from time to time. I like the "wet" side of the island much more...Honoka'a and some of the little towns going all the way to Hilo...gorgeous...nice "rain-foresty" appearance.
Nice batch of pics in the gallery though!
 
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It's a very young island still, and those pictures I took weren't all that I wanted to take pictures of. But you have to be willing to drive to get to these spots. I regretted not being able to go to the valleys and north side of Waimea, that's my fault for having a non-hiking girlfriend.
 
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Young is a very relative term when speaking about the age of islands...:p

Waimea is a nice town. As you drive through it, you can see the dividing line between the wet side and the dry side...literally. Dammed 'spensive though...they blame it on them dammed Kahleeforneeyans who keep moving there and driving the prices up...(I found out when we went looking at homes :D )

Parts of the Big Island look like a moonscape, with no life apparent, BUT, if you get out in it, you find tiny plants and occasionally small critters that make their home there...all part of the terraforming process I guess...Heck, in another 10 million years, those places will probably be tree-covered with a nice layer of soil and ground-cover...:)
 
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Did you have any Kona coffee? Was it any good? I see it in the stores sometimes, but the only time I tried it I didn't like it too much. Maybe it's better on the island.
 
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Originally posted by: warmodder
Did you have any Kona coffee? Was it any good? I see it in the stores sometimes, but the only time I tried it I didn't like it too much. Maybe it's better on the island.
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They have different roast, I chose the medium roast and it's actually quite good. Not too dark, just the way I like it. I also make if differently, with a single cup press.
 
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I've had Kona coffee that was delicious, and I've had Kona coffee that sucked...The quality of the beans, the roasting process, the grinding and the actual making of the coffee all contribute...Hell, Denny's used to serve "100% Kona coffee" and it was some of the worst coffee on the planet...:D
 
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Hmm... I've visited Kona (nothing special compar'd to the rest of the young island but 'tis apparently a ghey epicenter) but do regularly purchase bulk (< 10 lbs) Kona blend coffee. Yeah, it's cheaping out a bit but I rike it.
 
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Mmm, Hawaii. I fly out today for two weeks, boy do i need this vacation. Maui here i come!
 
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I just got some great sale offers in my mail last night from Pleasant Hawaiian/Pleasant Holidays...We're looking to see if we can take advantage of them for a mid-Feb. trip. I'll have 4 days off from school over President's Day...just enough for a fast trip to refresh the sun tan!
 
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Originally posted by: Auric
Hmm... I've visited Kona (nothing special compar'd to the rest of the young island but 'tis apparently a ghey epicenter) but do regularly purchase bulk (< 10 lbs) Kona blend coffee. Yeah, it's cheaping out a bit but I rike it.
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I don't know about you, but I was too busy noticing the hot tails that were there. Didn't see any rainbow parades or anything, not that I'd care.
 
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Originally posted by: Noobtastic
Why does everyone get to go on vacations except me?

Bulls**t.
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So get off your ass and go...we're not holding you back...:D
 
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Originally posted by: BoomerD
Young is a very relative term when speaking about the age of islands...:p

Waimea is a nice town. As you drive through it, you can see the dividing line between the wet side and the dry side...literally. Dammed 'spensive though...they blame it on them dammed Kahleeforneeyans who keep moving there and driving the prices up...(I found out when we went looking at homes :D )

Parts of the Big Island look like a moonscape, with no life apparent, BUT, if you get out in it, you find tiny plants and occasionally small critters that make their home there...all part of the terraforming process I guess...Heck, in another 10 million years, those places will probably be tree-covered with a nice layer of soil and ground-cover...:)
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I love Waiamea. I'd love to retire in Kamuela in... 40 years or so. Sit on the porch and watch the fog roll in off the hills as the sun sets. Sip a beer and pet a dog.
 
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Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
Originally posted by: BoomerD
Young is a very relative term when speaking about the age of islands...:p

Waimea is a nice town. As you drive through it, you can see the dividing line between the wet side and the dry side...literally. Dammed 'spensive though...they blame it on them dammed Kahleeforneeyans who keep moving there and driving the prices up...(I found out when we went looking at homes :D )

Parts of the Big Island look like a moonscape, with no life apparent, BUT, if you get out in it, you find tiny plants and occasionally small critters that make their home there...all part of the terraforming process I guess...Heck, in another 10 million years, those places will probably be tree-covered with a nice layer of soil and ground-cover...:)
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I love Waiamea. I'd love to retire in Kamuela in... 40 years or so. Sit on the porch and watch the fog roll in off the hills as the sun sets. Sip a beer and pet a dog.
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What simple and admirable goals, I wish I can be content with that. Cursed is me.
 
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Originally posted by: SSSnail
Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
Originally posted by: BoomerD
Young is a very relative term when speaking about the age of islands...:p

Waimea is a nice town. As you drive through it, you can see the dividing line between the wet side and the dry side...literally. Dammed 'spensive though...they blame it on them dammed Kahleeforneeyans who keep moving there and driving the prices up...(I found out when we went looking at homes :D )

Parts of the Big Island look like a moonscape, with no life apparent, BUT, if you get out in it, you find tiny plants and occasionally small critters that make their home there...all part of the terraforming process I guess...Heck, in another 10 million years, those places will probably be tree-covered with a nice layer of soil and ground-cover...:)
Click to expand...

I love Waiamea. I'd love to retire in Kamuela in... 40 years or so. Sit on the porch and watch the fog roll in off the hills as the sun sets. Sip a beer and pet a dog.
Click to expand...

What simple and admirable goals, I wish I can be content with that. Cursed is me.
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I don't have a problem with doing that, I just have a problem with AFFORDING to do that...but I'm working on my retirement plan...I play the Lotto twice per week...:D
 
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