#kona hawaii

[mapsoffun]

One downside to this approach of breaking up the flights is that if you buy the Wanna Get Away fare on Southwest and don’t opt for Early Bird Check-In, you’re probably going to get a not-great boarding position even if you’re able to check-in right on-time. I did it while we waited for our bag to emerge from baggage claim, and I received C17. The day of our flight, I went over to the gate agent and asked whether or not she was concerned that I would have to gate-check my bag with that position, and she did not seem too concerned nor did she encourage me to buy upgraded boarding. It ended up being fine, and we had a nice little lunch before boarding our 6-hour flight to Kona, when we arrived just as the sun was setting.

Something I didn’t know is that Kona is an open-air airport--while there are some closed-off places, like the main restaurant and the bathrooms, everything else is open to the elements. It’s a nice airport and we were able to get to our rental car lot quickly, though it took a second for the actual car to finally appear. 

Note: renting a car here is pretty important, because rideshares are hard and expensive to come by, and taxis are even pricier. You’ll probably have to pay for some sort of parking fee, but it’s worth it.

[ojosespanola]

The sound of the sea speaks to me ...

[d-c-l-x-v-l]

Kona, Hawaii 2024

[jonjon47]

[me-n-him-adventures]

Hey guys! I'm going to be posting updates here on what I'm doing & what God's doing in me & in the places he sends me! Join me for the ride!!

STAY TUNED…

[vintagepromotions]

Cover of the wine and liquors list at the Kona Inn, Hawaii (1967).

[moodboardmix]

Hale Kiawe, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States,

Walker Warner Architects

[ghostlyfanparadise]

Part two

[gwbreeden]

Another routine magical golden sunset from Kailua-Kona Hawaii.

[kkdas]

I had rainbows 🌈 with my morning coffee.

I love Hawaii so much!

[artemistartarus]

I’m guessing this is pretty niche so imma just gonna go for it.

Don't worry I won't leave you all hanging!

Okay, so I was lucky to be part of one in Kona, Hawaii. This unique experience allows you to witness Manta Rays in their natural habitat.

This is an every night party down on the ocean floor in Kona.

Scuba divers get a giant blue light (I'm talking Batman skylight big) and put it on the ocean floor. This light attracts plankton, which attracts manta rays.

Scuba divers wearing weights and sporting underwater camera gear hang out on the ocean floor and watch the manta rays party every night. Manta rays have different spots on their bellies and the divers have a photo database of each one and name them. If you are lucky enough to photograph a new guest to the party you get to choose their name in said database.

AND WHEN I SAY PARTY! They are so happy, it was so beautiful to watch them do flips and basically dance while eating their fill.

10/10 one of the best things I've ever been apart of. I know what freedom and happiness looks like and the manta rays have it.

Underwater campfires. Where the real party is at:

[jonjon47]

[ojosespanola]

Happy Wednesday from beautiful Hawaii! Kona coffee is rich and dark and delicious served black and hot! Perfect!

[roaminandtumbln]

📍Kona, Hawai’i. 18 de abril 2024.

[gameraboy2]

Outrigger Buffet, Kona Inn, Kailua, Kona, Hawai'i

[nectarink]