Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2001 00:15:49 -1000
Reply-To: Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
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From: Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>
Subject: Big Island of Hawaii Camping
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> How much Vanagon camping is there to do in Hawaii? The island is only
> so big; do you ferry the camper to other islands for variety?
Actually this island is unbelievably big... about the size of Connecticut.
Granted a small state, but an extremely large island. We have about 400
miles of coastline and 11 out of 13 of the world's geographical areas...
everything from semi-arid desert, to rainforests, snow-capped mountains,
waterfalls, active volcanoes, black, white, brown, and green sand beaches
and much, much more. It is truly mind blowing.
I've lived here for almost twenty years and still have not camped at all the
places there are here. The variety is astounding. Syncros are strongly
advised though because many camping spots are inaccessible without them.
Our favorites are Waipio Valley near Honoka'a, Makalawena and Kiholo Bay in
South Kohala. Tomorrow we are camping at Pine Trees just north of
Kailua-Kona.
No need to travel to other islands... this place has it all. We have
discussed doing other islands, but it costs $150 to ship the van each way
(no matter what island you ship to), they will not let you ship ANYTHING in
the van except a spare tire and a jack (meaning you have to take all your
camping gear with you on the plane (another $60 each way per person) or buy
it when you arrive and haul it back or sell it there. And you have to do
without your bus for 3-5 days on each end of the trip. Two people, $540
roundtrip just for transportation. But no gas, of course. Kinda steep
unless you are going to stay for three or four weeks. Frankly I can't
afford to be away that long. It's a nice idea, but...
I'm working on photos from the places we camp... I'll try to post them and
give a link to the list. This is a fabulous place to live, work and camp...
perfect place for a syncro... that's why we got one. But we do get jealous
sometimes when we listen to all the great places you guys on the Really Big
Island get to go to... especially the get togethers... we've never even met
anyone on the list yet and we've been on over a year. I can count on one
hand the number of listees from Hawaii... and I only know of three from this
island including myself. I've met Shawn, but never have seen Sash.
Oh, well, someday we'll have a bus over there too and we'll be able to come
over nd join you guys. Why don't some of you come see us sometime?
Aloha,
Mick Kalber
89 Syncro Westy "Daddeo"
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
808-935-5557
808-935-0066 (fax)
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com
----- Original Message -----
From: DaveC <voicebox@dnai.com>
To: Mick Kalber <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET>; <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 6:52 PM
Subject: Re: Muirs Idiot Guide Equivalent??
> [posted to the list]
>
> >Mick
> >Hilo, Hawaii
>
> Mick,
> How much Vanagon camping is there to do in Hawaii? The island is only
> so big; do you ferry the camper to other islands for variety?
>
> Tell us how island camping is...
>
> Dave
> --
> Dave Carpenter
>
> Whatever you wish for me,
> May you have twice as much.
>
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