Recent high winds from the north kicked up large swells pounding the northern coast and lots of white water.
Tag Archives: On The Coast
Signs: Storm damage
I enjoyed seeing this sign at Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. I guess the storm was severe enough to knock the sign over.
For more information about Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, go to nps.gov/kaho/index.htm.
Praying mantis
A praying mantis that I saw wandering around on the rocks at the coast, and not rocks close to the cliff, but out near the water’s edge and likely to be inundated soon. I never saw if it returned safely to dry land.
Tropical coast
One things I like about the east side of the Big Island is the variety of places where one gets a peek of the ocean through tropical foliage. Sometimes this can be from the main highway that circles the island (the belt highway). More often, it’s from a smaller road.
This view of the Pacific is from a narrow, twisty stretch of the original belt highway, north of Hilo.
Green turtle swimming
Another post on the theme of ‘Glow,’ this week’s WordPress photo challenge.
I saw this green turtle swimming in clear water while out walking. I like how the late afternoon light causes the turtle’s shell to glow in contrast to its cool, blue environment.
Gone fishing
A man tries his luck fishing on the shore of Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park north of Kailua Kona.
For more information about Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, go to www.nps.gov/kaho/index.htm.
Maui view
Another layered view, this time of Maui, from North Kohala. Rocks and surf in front, the Alenuihaha Channel in the middle, with Maui in the background, and a layer of cloud thrown in for good measure.
Pololu beach
Pololu beach looks like an inviting place to get in the water, especially if you get hot on the hike down. But it’s a very dangerous spot to get in the water with strong rip currents. Local knowledge helps, but even locals get into trouble now and again. One of those places that looks inviting, but only up to a point.
Graham's Island 