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A Business Trip

Ah, the sacrifices I'll make for my job. I was forced to present a paper I wrote at an astronomy conference. Darn the luck, it was in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. However, being a loyal company woman, I bit the bullet and made the trip. Despite the harsh sacrifices required, I decided to stay a few extra days and explore the island.

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In a nutshell:It was a tough assignment, but somebody had to do it...

Last visit to Hawaii (Big Island): Mar 2007
Intro Updated Mar 31, 2007
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Approaching Landing Strip - Hawaii (Big Island)

Approaching Landing Strip Favorites (8)

Since I was seated next to the pilot while on an airplane tour, I got to see the plane approach the landing strip,... more travel advice

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Lava! Cool! er... I mean, HOT! - Hawaii (Big Island)

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My one opportunity to see red hot lava was while on an airplane tour. I can now say I have seen red hot lava, and... more travel advice

View from the air! - Hawaii (Big Island)

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Written Apr 8, 2007

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Mauna Kea Sunset and Stargazing Tour

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Comments (5)

SLLiew Jun 27, 2007 at 7:42 PM Report Abuse

Being to Maui but not Big Island. So I enjoyed a wonderful virtual tour of the different beaches and sights. Hope to visit Big Island and other islands when I go to Hawaii again :)
christine.j Apr 23, 2007 at 1:55 AM Report Abuse

Black sand, wild donkeys and just 5° C! You 've given me some completely new ideas about Hawaii. A great page! I love your pictures. Mark had already told me you're a wonderful photographer.
Trekki Apr 20, 2007 at 11:14 AM Report Abuse

Great, marvellous ahh wonderful, Sara :-)) Hihi, you have the same dry humour as Mark :-) Great to have you here as well :-) Ahh, I love these rainbow photos (I also chase rainbows) and to see hot lava.... wow :-)
Hopkid Apr 19, 2007 at 12:40 PM Report Abuse

Nice job on your Big Island/Kona/Volcanoes National Park pages. I was just in Hawaii (Oahu and Kauai) earlier this month. Can't wait to go back!
elucas Apr 11, 2007 at 2:27 PM Report Abuse

Lovely pictures, sounds a great trip. Amazing landscape at Mauna Kea. Perhaps you will have a chance to return to Hawaii one day. Liz.