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Hawaiian Fire
and Skies Itinerary |
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DAY 1
Saturday, July 2, 2005
Welcome
Reception
Arrive on the Big Island of Hawaii |
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Arrive at the Kailua-Kona
Airport, on the Big Island of Hawaii, according to your own air schedule.
After claiming your bags, you will be transferred to Kamakahonu Bay and
King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, our home for the next 3 nights. Spend
the balance of the day relaxing in your ocean-view room, swim in the bay,
or walk along the hotel’s beautiful Kamakahonu Bay. The hotel has some
interesting historical artifacts and depictions of 18th-century Hawaiian
life. This evening join Sky & Telescope
associate editor Paul Deans for a sunset get-acquainted reception. |
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Overnight: Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel (3 nights) |
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DAY 2 Sun,
July 3
B/L/Luau
Snorkeling
on Kealakekua Bay / Traditional
Hawaiian Luau |
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After breakfast, sail with us
aboard our 60-foot custom catamaran to Kealakekua Bay and enjoy swimming
and snorkeling at one of Hawaii’s most spectacular coral reefs. Because it
is a Marine Life Conservation District, fish are plentiful and swarm over
the well-developed reef that slopes steeply from the shore into the nearby
depths. We’ll spend the morning snorkeling and swimming, and then enjoy a
barbeque luncheon aboard our catamaran. Returning to the hotel, join Paul
for a presentation on Mauna Kea in preparation for tomorrow’s journey to
its observatories and Visitor’s Center observing site. As the Sun sets
this evening, join us for an authentic Hawaiian luau set against the
backdrop of Kamakahonu Bay — highlighted by the spectacular Island Breeze
Polynesian Revue, including the dangerous and fascinating Fire-Knife
Dance! |
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Day
3 Mon,
July 4
B/D
Mauna Kea
Sunset and Stargazing |
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Spend the morning strolling
around the hotel gardens, or doing a little souvenir shopping. This
afternoon we’ll leave sea level and journey to famous Mauna Kea. We’ll
stop at the 7,000-foot level to see an ancient Hawaiian stone wall
partially covered by a flow of lava from Mauna Loa and adjust to the
increasing elevation. Our next stop will be at the Onizuka Visitor’s
Center (elevation 9,300 ft) to explore its small museum and buy souvenirs.
We will then continue to the summit (almost 14,000 ft), for a spectacular
Mauna Kea sunset. Looking out over the cloud tops 7,000 feet below you may
see Maui and it’s famed Mt. Haleakala in the distance, and we might be
lucky enough to see the elusive green flash at sunset! Afterward, we’ll
head down the mountain to the Visitor’s Center for deep-sky observing with
Paul, under arguably some of the darkest skies you’ll ever see, before
returning to our hotel around midnight. |
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