After a long holiday everyone needs a good vacation. This year I got one to Kona thanks to great deals from the Oakland Airport on Alaska Airlines. I wanted to try Kona since I’d never been. It’s almost a little odd after only understanding Hawaii as Maui—Kona is so different—all volcanic rock and desert. And very soothing all the same. Just a few random shots:

In the little town of Kapaau:

A lovable little gecko (always easier to appreciate when viewed outside in HI, as opposed to inside your house rental):

Beach shots:

The little cocoon style chaises really soothed me.