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Archives for May 2018
Fishing for Tuna
Being the avid fisherman that he is, when Mr. Handsome heard that Kona, Hawaii, is known for fishing, he just had to give it a try. We attempted to go bank fishing, but then we learned that shoreline fish in the Hawaiian Islands can contain a bacteria that causes a type of food poisoning, called ciguatera. Not wanting to ruin our vacation with sickness, we opted to go fishing on a boat with a local….
Fashion ‘Do’ or ‘Don’t’?
Speaking of shopping (see Monday’s post) I came across some entertaining photos on my phone and thought I would share them.Shortly before my birthday, we met up with my mom, brother, and sister-in-law to go clothing shopping. It was initially just going to be the girls, but we convinced Mr. Handsome and my brother to join us. We were all expecting there to be a lot more spring-colored clothing to choose from, but oddly enough, most of the stuff out there looked more wintry. Still, we were able to find a few items. My mother, brother, and sister-in-law bought me two tops and a cotton sundress for my birthday….
Are You a Shopaholic?
Do you like clothing shopping? I wouldn’t call myself a shopaholic, but I do enjoy it. Mr. Handsome, on the other hand, does not. When he needs a certain article of clothing, I’ll often pick up several options, bring them home for him to try on, and return the ones that don’t work.His sizes are by no means average, which can be both a challenge and a blessing. On the one hand, I usually have to search long and hard to find items that are his size, which can be time consuming. On the other hand, most stores only have one or two of each article that fit him, so choosing between them is not a difficult ordeal….
4WD Adventure in Hawaii
In my post about visiting the Big Island of Hawaii’s Green Sand Beach, I promised that I would share the details of our terrifying 4WD (four-wheel-drive) excursion. From the main highway that loops around the island, we drove several miles on an old, paved road, which was slightly wider than a single lane but still not wide enough for two cars to pass without one pulling off into the grass.
Even on the main highway, we had been in the middle of nowhere. (Aside from a few large towns and vacation resorts, the majority of the Big Island is beautifully secluded.) We took a few turns and arrived at a dirt parking area. Folks without 4WD were leaving their cars to either hike 3 miles to the beach or pay for a shuttle. When I say shuttle, I don’t mean a fancy van or mini bus. These shuttles were muddy pickup trucks, and the passengers stood in the back, holding onto railings for dear life….