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Aloha to Hawaii, Part 2 (January 2015)

Posted on January 24, 2015 by noconbach

This time Aloha means goodbye. We’re reluctant to leave. Hawaii is such a beautiful place. The people have been extremely friendly. It’s the practice of “Mahalo.” While we often hear people using this word to say thanks, it really means … Continue reading →

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Hawaii’s climate zones – just how many are there?

Posted on January 22, 2015 by noconbach

The Big Island is over 4,000 square miles in area and rises from sea level to an elevation of 13,803 feet. The significance of these statistics is that Hawaii has many climates. In fact, it has 8 to 11 (depending on interpretation) of 13 recognized … Continue reading →

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