{"id":5726,"date":"2019-11-08T02:48:42","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T09:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=5726"},"modified":"2019-11-07T19:21:10","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T02:21:10","slug":"big-island-fun-with-friends-from-high-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gentryconnects.net\/?p=5726","title":{"rendered":"BIG ISLAND FUN WITH FRIENDS FROM HIGH SCHOOL"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

On the first of January, I sent an email to a few friends<\/strong> recapping the past year. A couple of people had just passed away from our high school class and I mentioned the importance of connection and living this moment the very best we can. <\/strong> A week later we received an email from Patty saying we all needed to stay at her home on the Big Island<\/strong> and…get together!<\/strong> Over many great discussions, fabulous meals, a little wine, spectacular sunsets,…we wonderfully reconnected<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marla and I LOVE the Big Island!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Patty to the rescue!”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I think we almost cornered the market on French Rose!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patty and Nancy enjoying the evening.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I loved our ritual of watching the sunset over “Keiki Beach” (“Queen’s Beach”) close by.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saturday morning we all drove upcountry to the farmer’s markets in Waimea. Patty does some orchid shopping.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marla and Linda check out the handcrafts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the way back to Kailua Kona we stopped to take a look at ‘Anaeho’omalu Beach or “A Beach” as many locals call it in the Waikoloa area.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Linda and I have been good friends forever. In high school, we both were interested in attending Occidental College in Southern California but fate steered us in other directions.<\/strong> She and her husband David are intrepid travelers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It is rare indeed to travel with such simpatico friends. Why yes,….we DID talk politics!”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I packed a magnum of Andre Clouet Rose Champagne to help with our celebrations. Patty created her own backyard beach with soft sand. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’m a very happy fella!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Blissful sunsets!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Marla would make coffee and enjoy the moment every morning at…5:30 AM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patty has a wonderful collection of Hawaiiana collected over the years! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What a view!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patty and I at one of my favorite breakfast spots in Kailua Kona, “808 Grindz Cafe.” My usual,…Macadamia nut pancakes or waffles, Portuguese sausage, a side of eggs, fresh OJ, and a pot of Kona coffee. Oh yeah!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We loved the hula performance on the lawn at the Hulihe’e Palace!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My brother Gary first showed us the Waipi’o<\/strong> Valley Lookout many years ago.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some of the gang at the Lookout. We visited the really charming town of Honokaa on the way home.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Keiki Beach was delightful!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“Yumm!”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We will cherish this week with good friends forever! Thank you, Patty!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patty’s Kona Bay Estates 5 bedroom home<\/strong> is available to rent through Kona Coast Vacations. Check out the YouTube video<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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