On 5/05/07 we returned to the Kona Hawaiian Resort in Kona, HI for a three week stay. Since we had been there the previous year many of the staff remembered us which was nice.
We were glad to welcome guests from back home. Darrell and Carolyn from Illinois and Mike, Joyce, Amy and Phil for our home town.
Our first day trip was to the Place of Refuge which is now a national park. Click here to enjoy the sights of the Place of Refuge.
We then went on to the famous Black Sand Beach which is on the south end of the island of Hawaii. video
We always enjoy a stop at the Waipio Valley Video
There was also time to enjoy the view from our unit and take a nap at the pool.
We also took the hike down into the Pololu Valley which was hard work but well worth it. Video
There was also time to enjoy the view from our unit and take a nap at the pool.
On our way home we spent the day exploring the North Shore of Oahu before the long flight back to Iowa.
