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Big Island Volcanic Eruption & Evacuation

5/23/2018

 
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Life is interesting. Although I knew that we were moving to an island with 5 active volcanoes, I honestly did not think that we would experience a volcanic eruption of this magnitude in our lifetime. Wishful thinking? Naïve? Both? The reality is that Kilauea volcano did erupt, and the course of our lives has been changed forever.
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Mural Scavenger Hunt, Hilo, HI

5/3/2018

 
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I knew that the city of Hilo had a lot of murals, but I did not realize how many until we went on a mural scavenger hunt. I must have photographed at least 25, and I'm pretty sure I did not get all of them. Sadly, Hilo was devastated by a tsunami in 1960. I see the abundance of murals as I way to breathe new life into the city. 


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Wailoa Center, Hilo, Hawaii

5/3/2018

 
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My first visit to the Wailoa Center in Hilo, Hawaii was long overdue. I was super impressed! A beautiful venue, knowledgeable, friendly staff, and a gorgeous exhibit called MaMo' Ewalu; Eight Hawaiian Artists.


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My Beautiful Seaview Neighbourhood

5/3/2018

 
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While we build our dream home, we're renting a small apartment in the beautiful neighbourhood of Seaview. Our favorite beach is within walking distance (Kehena), the palm trees sway and play their "music" as if directed by a divine conductor, and the smell of the ocean is intoxicating. Bananas, lilikoi (passionfruit) and noni are abundant. So is the sun, humidity, wild orchids and my grateful heart.


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