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In this episode: FAQ is: What should you bring on an airplane?

Today’s Destination is: Hawaii’s Big Island

Today’s Mistake- Not taking responsibility for my actions

Travel Advice:  Eating Mana musibi and Spam in Hawaii

FAQ: What should you bring on an airplane, asks Carole? 

Answer: Bring your small luggage and place that overhead if you can. Put your small bag by your feet and in that you will have the things to use on the flight.

What should be in your small bag? Your sweater, a small snack, water bottle, phone, earbuds, and phone charger, toothbrush and floss, and something to read. You should have warm socks in case you feel cold feet.  Airlines don’t always have blankets and pillows anymore. Noise canceling headphones may be the best device you invest in for a long flight. And consider eye covers and a pillow for your neck if you want to sleep. Even If you did check your bag, you still may want to have a change of underwear and t-shirt in case the luggage gets misplaced. 

Bring your food on the airplane to be sure you get what you want and when you want it. What works well may be fruit and a sandwich. On Southwest Airlines, they no longer give out peanuts. Today, as I am writing this, I was given a choice of Ritz Cheese crackers, Oreos, and corn chips. These are not very healthy options, especially on a five hour cross country flight.

Be sure to stay hydrated. You lose water when you fly. It’s dry, even if you don’t feel it. The longer your flight, the more water intake you need. 

Today's destination:  Hawaii’s Big Island

 

https://www.hawaiitours.com/to-do/evening-volcano-explorer/

Island Insiders know the best sunrise views.You can take a helicopter tour, or a zipline experience if you wish. I stayed in Kona, on the west side of the island, and drove my rental car to the southernmost point of the USA and then to the eastern area of Hilo. From there, I drove to the Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea Volcano areas, where I saw snow at the peak. I did not hike up there, but had a good view from the Visitor’s Center. Driving around the island, you are going to need to rent a car to really see the most of this island.

Shave ice is a popular beverage here. Another drink that is unique is Awa. It’s also known as kava kava. Relaxing, good for anxiety and depression. Very earthy. Milky, minty. Feel a tingle in your mouth. Tongue gets numb. Check for side effects. 

https://fruitstand.com/blogs/experiences/how-to-drink-awa

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Marine tourism is very big in Hawaii.  60% of marine animals can’t be seen anywhere else in the world. Get up close and personal with snorkeling or scuba diving. You may need to drive a bit to find what you want, including shark swimming.  You will often find spinner dolphins, sea turtles, endangered Hawaian monk seals. Be relaxed when swimming with the sharks…hammerheads…and more. They are revered in Hawaiian culture. 

https://www.realhawaiitours.com/oahu/shark-tours/

Parasailing 

This brings you about 20 stories up, and it is a thrill to be pulled by a boat and then brought back to the ship.  Have someone on the boat take your photo for free, instead of the official photographer. Do it if you can for some outstanding views and memories. Make your reservation upon arrival and then show up for a fun adventure. You will need to sign a health waiver for this activity.

https://ufoparasail.net/kona-activities/hawaii-parasailing/

Find a hidden place in Hawaii. You can explore and find many to call your own. 

Today’s Mistake- Not taking responsibility for my actions

We all need to be better at taking responsibility for our actions. In my younger years, I often was guilty of wasteful actions and littering from my car window. I regret that now. 

Kuleana has this meaning: “Responsibility.” Other messages that I learned were: “Take wisdom, make it deep. Be good to nature. Respect the land.” 

Don’t litter in any way and be kind to the land.

https://www.ponopledge.com/

 

Today’s Travel Advice-Eating Mana musibi and Spam in Hawaii

 

Looking for some food, try this. Mana musibi is a snack of rice and nori, a seaweed wrap, with Spam inside. Yes, more Spam is in Hawaii than anywhere else.

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