Category Archives: Things to do on the Big Island

The magic of touching whales: Baja Gray Whale Eco-tour and Wellness Retreat

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Diane Scheurell

My friend Jeanne Teleia is in love with whales, so much so that she researched and recently offered a Baja Gray Whale Wellness and Inspiration Retreat in San Ignacio Lagoon on the Pacific side of Baja Mexico. I like whale … Continue reading →

Posted in eating right, facing my fears, getting out of my comfort zone, links to my past, living full out, Manifesting your life the way you want it, Personal growth, travel as a transformation tool, using a life-coach, whale watching, Wisconsin roots | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Parasailing in Paradise – UFO Parasailing in Kona

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Diane Scheurell

I so enjoyed having my daughters and nieces visiting me on the Big Island over the holidays. Actually, who am I kidding? They weren’t really visiting me as much as the island. There were only three of them here at … Continue reading →

Posted in getting out of my comfort zone, learnng new things, Parasailing, Play, sightseeing on the Pacific Ocean, Things to do on the Big Island | Tagged , | 14 Comments

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 →

Posted in Flumin' the Ditch, friends, Hawaii plants and animals, Hawi, historic sites, learnng new things, Plantation era, Play, rain forest | Tagged , , , , | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in friends, Honoka'a, Kawaihae, Macadamia Nuts, Small town life, thifting - thrift stores, Things to do on the Big Island, yoga | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Come dance a meditation – Ecstatic Dance in Honoka‘a, HI

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

Let’s dance! Ecstatic Dance. It’s “a moving meditation that develops a direct body-spirit connection,” and is not as odd as it sounds, though it does have guidelines. Guidelines for dancing? Yup. Check out the  website. The first time I heard … Continue reading →

Posted in Being present, getting out of my comfort zone, Honoka'a, Honoka'a People's Theatre, learnng new things, Meditation, music in Hawaii, Personal growth, Small town life, Things to do on the Big Island | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Big Island’s One-Stop Beach – Anaeho‘omalu Bay

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Diane Scheurell

If you’re visiting the Big Island and have time for only one beach, I recommend Anaeho‘omalu Bay, also called A-Bay for the Hawaiian-language challenged. It’s the one place where you can swim in a calm bay, learn to snorkel or … Continue reading →

Posted in beachcombing, Coral, Hawaii beaches, lava, learnng new things, Things to do on the Big Island | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

Beachcombing with Dr. Beachcomb

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

This summer I’ll be away from the Big Island for almost two months, so I decided to spend some time at my favorite beaches. Everything looks different because we had so much surf and storm damage in late winter. The … Continue reading →

Posted in beachcombing, Hawaiian history, lava, Serenity rituals, Things to do on the Big Island | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Guilty Pleasures – beach hiking in Puako and other winter fun

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

“What are you doing in April?” The voice on the other end of the phone was my sister in Wisconsin. “Nothing, why?” “I can’t stand it anymore. I have the weather report on my phone for all my friends. The … Continue reading →

Posted in humpback whales, lava, life choices, places worth seeing on Big Island, Puako, Things to do on the Big Island, weather in Hawaii | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Big Island waters – humpback singles bar

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Diane Scheurell

Recently I was lucky enough to participate in my daughter’s Marine Biology Class field-trip – a whale watch cruise with Ocean Sports. This adventure took place on a sleek 45-foot catamaran that put out of Anaeho‘omalu Bay. We assembled at … Continue reading →

Posted in humpback whales, learnng new things, sightseeing on the Pacific Ocean, small world, Things to do on the Big Island, whale watching | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments