Yeup. I made it! My friend, Carmyn, also ran the race and (YAY!) she also finished–not too far behind me. 🙂 My time: 4:38:55 That’s in the top 10% of all the runners! A personal record for me. HA HA. My first marathon, so of course it was a PR. I don’t think it’s bragging Read More…
Hawaii
Training for the Honolulu Marathon
I’ve been training for the Honolulu Marathon for about eight months now and the time has come to finally run this baby! The race is on December 13. Two days from now. I know some of you have been following my training runs and races via Facebook. But if you haven’t seen my updates there Read More…
Surfing Maui
Back in April, I had the chance to go to Maui (my first time there!) for a retreat with my fellow Expedia Viewfinder bloggers. We took writing, video and photography workshops, had business meetings and spent time experiencing some of Maui’s best activities. Oh, and we ate. A lot. Jon was able to tag along Read More…
Fun Facts About Honolulu
Apologies in advance to my friends on Oahu but I have to admit that when I visit your lovely island, I spend little time in Honolulu. While I have done some sightseeing in the city–including, of course, Pearl Harbor and the downtown galleries–like most people, I make a beeline to the beaches upon arrival. I Read More…
Kauai ~ Photo of the Day
Hawaii can really get under your skin. For me it’s a visceral feeling. And it’s not just because I’m on “vacation” (because there’s always work involved, even when I’m on vacation). It’s the attitude of the Hawaiians. A laid-back feeling. It’s what some call “aloha.” But it’s well exemplified in this sign at one of Read More…
Final Week ~ Hawaii-themed Travel Writing Contest
Aloha wahines and kanes! This is the last week to submit your story for our Hawaii-themed travel writing contest sponsored by the Big Island Visitors Bureau. Grand Prize is 5 nights at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on Hawaii Island including lots of extras. You can see the full description here. 3 Category Read More…
Hawaii Island Travel Writing Contest Announced
Aloha travel writers! Here’s a very special twist on our yearly travel writing contest. This year, we’re making room for a Hawaii-themed contest and have lined up one big Grand Prize. Here’s the skinny… Submit a story between August 1 and September 14, 2012 and you could win a 5-night stay (and fantastic extras) on Read More…
Photo Safari on Hawaii Island ~ Photo of the Day
First, let it be known that I do not consider myself a photographer. I have the good fortune to travel to some pretty amazing destinations. True. And when I point my camera, sometimes I can capture some nice images. But I would say that many times, I’m just lucky. I think I can razzle dazzle Read More…
Volcanoes on Hawaii Island ~ Photo of the Day
I know it’s all grainy and such, but you have to trust me how absolutely cool it is to see the glow at night coming from the Halemaumau Crater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii. This is viewable from the overlook at the Jaggar Museum, just a short drive from the park’s entrance. During the Read More…
Newport H2 Keen Sandals ~ WanderGear Wednesday
I love a trip when I only have to bring one pair of shoes. I’ve traveled for weeks in Thailand and Bhutan with one pair of sandals – shoes that I can wear in warm weather yet be able to slip on a pair of socks when days or nights are cooler. That’s exactly what Read More…