• Ironman 70.3 Hawai’i Race Report

    Had an awesome time doing the Ironman 70.3 Hawai’i race a little over a week ago and wanted to share some of the experience with you. Event: Ironman Hawai’i 70.3 (nicknamed “Honu”) Date: June 1, 2013 Swim Start: Hapuna Beach, Kohala coast of the Big Island First off, for those…

  • Year 1 in Hawaii Recap – by Kirsten

    Its hard to believe we’ve been living in Hawaii for a year now.  And what an amazing year its been.  There have been more festivals, beach trips and sightseeing than I can recall. Here are some of the highlights from the past year: Seeing the Ironman World Championships hosted in…

  • Swimming with (Wild) Dolphins in Hawaii

    On Thursday, Chuck and I took the kayak down to Kealakekua Bay which is about 30 min south of Kona. There are usually dolphins swimming in the bay but it’s also known for having great snorkeling on the north side of the bay near the Captain Cook memorial. So we…

  • Mauna Kea

    On Mother’s Day weekend, we went up Mauna Kea.  We had been wanting to go up there since we moved here. For those that don’t know, Mauna Kea is a dormant volcano and the largest mountain on earth when measured from the sea floor.  Its home to the largest observatories…