Kona, Big Island of Hawaii

After being away for 12 years, we're back for another Christmas vacation in Kona. This time we're in a condo up the coast in Waikoloa. Fabulous view of Mauna Kea (13,000 foot) as the sun rises behind it. Had some great beach time, fabulous meals, an unplanned detour to check out emergency medical care in Honolulu (thank God for great travel insurance) and had lots of time together. Wonderful way to end 2011 and begin 2012.

The various pics are us on a snorkel cruise Christmas Day, at a luao in Kona and on the beach to welcome the first sunrise of 2012 in Waikoloa. Having a wonderful time!