It was a fun week of learning. Thursday, Christina, Matt, and I attended the Mauna Ulu training at HVNP. Interpreter Jay Robinson and Cultural Liason Keola Wang shared there manao of this dynamic area. Despite all of us being intimate with the eruption site, we all learned many new insights to share with our guests. Over the weekend, I participated in a two-day Volcano Institute seminar "Gems of Hawaiian Evolution". Led by Rob Robichaux and Mililani...
Last month, Rob P. had the opportunity to take Bridget Marquardt and her Auereana Tseu, Miss Hawaii 2009, on a private Kohala Waterfalls Adventure. You may know Bridget from her hit television show, The Girls Next Door, or from her new series on the Travel Channel, Bridget's Sexiest Beaches. Rob led them on an exciting half-day adventure, filled with enchanting waterfalls, exotic tropical fruits, and even a few surprises! It all led up to refreshing dip for Bridget in a...
Yet another fun-filled trip to the summit of Mauna Kea last night. We had the best weather I've seen in a couple of weeks. Beautiful views on the way up from saddle road looking back at sun rays falling through the clouds over Pu'u Wa'awa'a, Mauna Loa was spectacular with it's dusting of snow at it's peak, and puffy clouds ringing Mauna Kea like a haku lei.
Weather at the summit was very clear and Venus was brilliant just after sunset.
The big suprise came at the VIS. Even with a bright sliver of Moon, my guests found, what is for me a new record of 17 satellites!! They were like bloodhounds searching the heavens for the slightest movement. They were relentless. It was great.
Just being under the stars for me is always a thrill, but last night I was lucky enough to be with a group who felt the same way. Oooing and aweing at natures wonder. This is why I do what I do. Being witness to the connection of man and nature. That's a treat.
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Shortly after lunch this afternoon I noticed quite a bit of commotion. Everyone of our Mauna Kea summit guides were huddled around 4 stout boxes. What would draw in Merrit, Greg, and Jon on their days off? Why was Blake so giddy? And what was making Buck stand back and nod in sublime approval? I ventured down out of the perch to investigate, because, as my office-mate often notes, I am n๎ele. Chris: Buck, what’s going on? Buck: We’re discussing...
