A few days ago I posted my adventures of snorkeling at Ho’okena, and I’ve been wanting to go back in the water ever since. Tuesday, I got my chance. I finished work early, and there were something items need to re-seat the toilet when the bathroom tiling starts. I want to make sure that everything is on hand this way we won’t have to be without a toilet for too long.

Anyway- I took my bathing suit and snorkeling gear in the event that I would make it into the water. The previous mask that I had seemed to have problems. It would fog up, leak, and it hurt to wear. It was a quality mask, but seemed to have some problems. I went to Jack’s Dive Locker while in town to see if they could help me figure out what the problem was. It seemed to be the fit for the most part. I had already been in there to try on a mask a few months ago, but didn’t buy anything at the time. This time I retried on the mask that I was interested in, and it turned out to be a perfect fit. No gaps or holes when I leaned back. I decided to go ahead and purchase Tusa Serene mask. The sales lady cleaned out the mask, and got it ready for me to go in the water.

We quickly headed down to Kahalu’u for the sunset. I was in quickly, and paddled around. I was amazed at the fit and visibility from the mask. It’s perfect. I suppose I should have gotten this one in the first place, but I didn’t. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to take the other mask back. If not, perhaps I can find someone who it will fit.

The Big Island Farm Fair will take place that Old Airport Beach Park in Kona Sept 9th-12th. This year the fair will feature an Pig Races, Livestock & Animal Exhibits, Country Market, Keiki Corral, Community Education, Contests, Cooking & Food Demonstrations

EK Fernandez Shows will be there with carnival rides. This year you’ll need to purchase Bonus Ride Vouchers from the Walmart Ticketmaster or purchase them online. There will be no wristbands this year. Admission to the fair varies from $1 – $5 depending on the day you attend.

Event Dates & Times
Thursday, September 9 6 p.m. – closing $1
Friday, September 10 6 p.m. – closing $5
Saturday, September 11 noon – closing $5
Sunday, September 12 noon – 10 p.m. $3

The Hawaii County Fair will take place the following week (September 16-17-18-19) in Hilo.

The Leleiwi Community Association organized a trail clean-up on Saturday (August 28) in Keaukaha.

Community members, along with the County of Hawai’i Parks and Recreation Department and the Hawai’i Police Department’s Community Policing Section, worked in partnership to beautify the Lokoaka Trails. Trails begin from the parking lot area off Kalanianaole Avenue and lead to Carlsmith Beach Park and the Lalakea area.

The participants widened marked trails, trimmed shrubs, raked leaves and gathered rubbish.

Police encourage anyone wishing to participate in trail clean-ups to call the Community Policing Office at 961-8121.

The 4th Annual Peace Day Parade & Festival will take place in Honoka’a, Hawaii on Sept 19, 2010. The parade and festival take place to demonstrate unity in support of peace, compassion and awareness of interdependence. The parade with start at 11:00am on Sunday Sept. 19th with over 30 groups participating in the parade. The festival will follow the parade at noon, and host 40 vendors and exhibitors.

Visit the Peace Day Parade & Festival website for more details.

I was bad about updating yesterday. It was a busy day with a sunset photo shoot in Kona. It took awhile to work my way home, and I ended up falling asleep before I completed my post. Today, I got up and headed straight to the beach. This was my first time actually getting in the water, since I’ve been here. It’s not that I was afraid to get in the water, but more I always seemed to be going somewhere after visiting the beach leaving no time to change or really have fun. Today, we specifically headed out to get in. It allow me the chance to play with the underwater camera and get used to being in the water.

I originally headed into the water with some tiny goggles, that really mess with my vision. I freaked out every time I stuck my head under. I decided I should get a really snorkel set-up to benefit fully from the day outing. We quickly headed over to Espace Plongee to pick up a mask and snorkel. I had been in there a few months ago to try on masks, and was able to get a nice mask. Sadly, they didn’t have fin to fit me. So, up to Kona Boys we went for fins. Luckily, they had a nice pair to fit, and it was back to Ho’okena for more snorkeling.

Now, I’m beat, and I have to try to get the sand out of all these weird places.

You can search the Hawai’i State Public Library System to locate books and media of interest. You can then request items to be sent to your local library. It’s great to have access to so many media items.

Admittedly, the Hawai’i Library System is limited in some items, but it still has many items I’m searching for. If only, I had to time to read all the books I’m interested in.