Corona Commerical

After leaving the scene of the last blog entry, we proceeded to what I call the Corona commerical beach, otherwise known as Makalawena. I refer to it as the Corona commerical beach beacause the sand is so white, so soft and deep. And the water there is such a beautiful shade of blue. It just looks like a beach straight out of a Corona commerical.



To reach Makalawena, you have to walk for about 10 to 15 minutes from Ke Kahakai across a lava field. This is a view towards Makalawena. Doesn't look too inviting, does it?



While walking along the trail, you can look to the mauka side (mountain side), across lava fields, toward Hualalai mountain. That's not haze from polution or humidity. On certain days in Kona it can be voggy. Yes, with a "v" because it's actually particles from the volcano on the other side of the island. When the tradewinds aren't quite blowing their usual direction, vog from the volcano wraps around the island into Kona. It's not any worse for you than polution in a major metro area, but that's not particularly heathly for you. The vog bothers some people with allergies.



Ahh.... Here is Makalawena. White sand and blue water. A photo that just has to speak for itself.



This is a shot down Makalawena toward where we hiked in. Because it is mid-afternoon, the sun is shining at the camera, thus the less impressive color of the sand and water.



If you walk north along the coast from the beach, there is an area with a large tidal pool, spots for camping and some picnic tables. Really secluded and scenic.



Roosters are prevalent at the higher elevations where I live, about 1,500 feet above sea level. But wandering around Makalawena I found several roosters and chickens, including this brightly colored male. I have become well-accustomed to their cock-a-doodle-doo! Except if they are too close to the house in the early morning, I have to chase them away with a squirt gun or rocks.