Author Archives: kcbernick

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About kcbernick

I love to travel.

Beach Walks

Posted on April 2, 2016 by kcbernick

Tuesday, March 29 Life is so hard here. Took a 90 minute walk along the beach this morning. I really wouldn’t mind doing that every day. It’s still windy, and the high hazard flag was out. Wednesday, March 30 Another … Continue reading →

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Just Relaxing

Posted on March 30, 2016 by kcbernick

Monday, March 28 A friend informed me later that these saucer homes, Futuro Houses, were developed in 1960’s Finland as a vacation home, easy to transport and construct. These prefab houses consisted of 16 elements that were bolted together to … Continue reading →

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Seeking Warmth Again

Posted on March 29, 2016 by kcbernick

Sunday, March 27, 2016 It snowed through the night last night, and was still snowing early this morning as we drove to the airport. We aren’t too happy with this gift from the Easter Bunny. He’d better stay out of … Continue reading →

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Aloha and Mahalo

Posted on January 23, 2016 by kcbernick

Wednesday, January 20 All packed up and ready to head back to wintry Minnesota. First, we had to make sure we could bring our various liquid meds (real meds, not booze) in our carry on bags. The answer is yes. … Continue reading →

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Flip Flops

Posted on January 21, 2016 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 19 Beach day today. We rented beach umbrellas which allowed us to enjoy several hours without burning to a crisp. $4 per chair – pretty good deal, I think. More whale watching. There are so many public beaches … Continue reading →

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Cough Drops

Posted on January 21, 2016 by kcbernick

Monday, January 18 By now, everyone has caught my cold. Jeff and Mark both went to a clinic this morning, and Sally goes tomorrow. We have a pharmacopia of meds, cough syrups, cough drops, Kleenexes and decongestants. I do want … Continue reading →

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A Whale of a Day

Posted on January 18, 2016 by kcbernick

Saturday, January 16 Today was pretty quiet, due to the fact that a couple of us have contracted bad colds (many thanks to one of our flight attendants.) I decided to visit the local urgent care clinic to be sure I … Continue reading →

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Towering Mountains and Deep Waters

Posted on January 16, 2016 by kcbernick

Friday, January 15 This morning, we drove to ‘Iao Valley Park, hoping to see a 1200 foot tall vegetation covered basalt remnant. This spire has some historical significance, as it was the site of a great battle between Kamehameha and … Continue reading →

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Beachin’ Walk

Posted on January 16, 2016 by kcbernick

Thursday, January 14 The grounds at The Palms are gorgeous – lush with flowers and palm trees – and quite close to the ocean. We wended our way to the beach, not a long trip at all. Before long, we … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Big Island, Hello Maui

Posted on January 15, 2016 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 12 Our last full day on The Big Island, so we kept it easy. We went to King’s Shops and visited the shops we had missed the first time. I especially enjoy the art galleries that feature work … Continue reading →

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