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Hilotown
Welcome to Hilo on the Big Island, the island known as Hawai’i. It is the largest and newest island in the chain, about the size of Connecticut.
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Better To Be Lucky Than Good
My exit from Maui was not glorious. I’m a lucky SOB because we skirted disaster.
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The Road to Haleakala
So here in Hawaii they have this thing called the sun. It’s quite intense. For a fee you can watch it rise.
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Welcome to Hawaii
I wanted to buy some duty free gifts at JFK for my Arizona friends to take with me. The attendant asked for my ticket, which I presented, and she said, “Sir, you’re not traveling internationally.” I was shocked! It turns out Hawaii is – technically – in the United States.
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The Three Trials of Departure
Our journey begins with three trials. A five minute read on what it takes to travel to the island nation of Hawaii. Most of which is, likely, true.
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Welcome to Series 9: Hawaii
Welcome to Series 9: Hawaii. That’s right, after taking a once-in-a-lifetime trip to South Africa our rebound is a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Hawaii!
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Coming Home
My first experience with the High Country of North Carolina comes, surprisingly, during band camp.
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I’m a Carpet Bagger, and Have Mixed Feelings About It
Am I what the High Country needs? Am I guilty of repeating history, and an ugly history at that?
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Bonus Feature: Storms
We were treated to a spectacular summer storm, which rolled slowly into the area and put up quite a show.
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How The Blowing Rock Got Its Name
As with most things, the story starts with star-crossed lovers.
Cleared for Departure 