Category Archives: friends

Crossing European borders with ease in southern Netherlands

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Diane Scheurell

The last part of my trip was very special. I’m visiting Lisa, a transplanted friend who lives in the southern part of the Netherlands. She and her friend, Vic picked me up in Maastricht, Netherlands, the nearest airport to her … Continue reading →

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Kayaking the Kohala Ditch

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

This month, Stacy and I kayaked the Kohala Ditch with Flumin’ Kohala. It was the six year anniversary of my move to the Big Island, and as my real estate agent, she was part of getting me here. I’m amazed … Continue reading →

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Le Mont St. Michel – stairway to heaven

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

Like Giverny, Le Mont St. Michel is best savored after the day-trippers are gone. A UNESCO World Heritage site, it is the third most visited site in France, very evident during the day. Luckily, Dianne arranged for us to be … Continue reading →

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Giverny – gardens behind walls

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

France: the land of croissants, Monet, sumptuous food, and fruitful vineyards. I’m traveling again, this time in rural France. Yes, I just went to Spain in spring. But I’m 65, and am taking every opportunity I can to live full … Continue reading →

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Remembering the recently dead with dancing at the Hongwanji Buddhist Temple

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

I am friends with several of the congregation at the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, mostly through the Mindfulness Meditation that they offer every Sunday afternoon. Last week I received my yearly invitation to join them in their Community Memorial Service … Continue reading →

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Seeing my Hawaiʻi through her eyes

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

I sometimes take living in Paradise for granted, and it takes a guest to help me appreciate it. I recently hosted a fellow beachcombing friend, visiting Hawaiʻi for the first time. She was happy to experience the authentic Big Island … Continue reading →

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Seattle Beachcombing

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

When I learned I’d be celebrating Thanksgiving in Seattle with my daughter, I immediately sent word to my beachcombing buddies who live there. Who wants to go to the beach on my free day?   I had enjoyed a lovely … Continue reading →

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We all take calculated risks (warm ponds in Puna)

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

June 4, 2018: I’m sorry to report that the Kilauea lava flow from 2018 flowed through the neighborhood discussed in this essay, burning homes in its path. My condolences to the homeowners in Kapoho. I cherish the memories from my … Continue reading →

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“This better be so worth it” – Perseverance on the Isle of Wight

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

While visiting London with my sister, the rain managed to hold off until our last day when we traveled to the Isle of Wight and its sailing town of Cowes. That visit was inspired by the Beatles song, When I’m … Continue reading →

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The new standard is Mauna Kea Beach

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

You’d think after a bad experience at my (former) favorite beach two weeks ago, I’d be beached out for a while. (See the warning I added to Big Island’s One-Stop Beach – Anaeho‘omalu Bay.) Far from it. I just needed … Continue reading →

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