06/04/2006: "On traveling alone"

Traveling alone is like living alone...on meth.

There is a hyper awareness (especially in Hawaii) of walking around, dining, etc. by oneself. I don't mind it exactly, in fact, aside from my constant battle against against the sun (my skin tends to sizzle) I'm having an amazing time. Yesterday I spent the entire day at the the Hapuna beach in Kohala. I got a cusioned mat, umbrella, mini cooler (for the beer) and boogie board. I love to play in the surf, there is nothing like the thrill of catching the perfect wave!

So, I only have 2 minutes left of Internet time so...to make a long story short, as much as I love having the freedom to go anywhere and do anything I want whenever I want, I miss having someone to talk to. Last time I was in Kona was with Rick and I've been missing him especially. But, that is only a small shadow in my otherwise love fest Hawaiiian style.

Aloha for now (btw, Internet cafe right across street from where I'm staying!)
:P

Replies: 9 Comments

on Sunday, June 4th, Ree said

So, so jealous...but I know what you mean. I have 4 little kids and always long to go on a trip alone...but once I get there, I start wanting to sniff them again. Sigh. Have a great, great time.

on Sunday, June 4th, holly said

OMG. Know what you mean. I have several times a day when I just want to talk to someone instead of trying to spit out rudimentary sentences and making hand gestures. I miss having a smart mouth (although I can smile and say "fuck you very much" and they have no idea what I'm saying). I also find that dining out by myself is somewhat depressing unless I bring something to do while I'm there. I hope you take lots of pictures! Pop over and see mine when you get a chance!

on Sunday, June 4th, Elise said

Hi Ree, 4 little kids! That must be a handful on trips but fun too, kids get so excited about everything.

And Holly, I was thinking of you after I wrote that actually, wondering if you were going through the same thing. At least here they speak english!!

My god, I'm such an internet junking, I'm paying 4 dollars to have 15 minutes on a computer with a keyboard the size of a deck of cards!

must go find food...

oh, I'll check out your photos when I get home and post some of my own though I quit forgetting to take them...I'm too relaxed here.
:blush:

on Monday, June 5th, Kasia said

Aloha!
P.S. What is the specialty of Hawaian cuisine?

on Monday, June 5th, Elise said

moco loco,
hamburger patty over rice with gravy.
:)

on Monday, June 5th, Jackie said

E: Glad you're managing to enjoy yourself!
Ewww..moco loco sounds disgusting. When I lived in HI, the specialty was saimin - kinda like fancy Top Ramen. There's so much fresh fruit: pineapples, mangoes, papayas, guavas..that I could live on fruit alone! Ooh - and at the fair, we always bought malasadas - a Portugeuse donut, made with potato flour. Yummy!
:hehe:

on Monday, June 5th, Judy Vars said

Have fun and paint something for us to see.

on Tuesday, June 6th, greg said

Have a good book to read? You're never alone with a good book ... or the kind thoughts of 2 dozen other vicarious-living blog addicts! :)

And don't forget the "other" Hawaiian delicacy: Spam!

(spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam, spam ...) :laugh:

I liked the Mahi Mahi.

on Tuesday, June 6th, Elise said

People still eat all those other things (saimin, spam, malasadas etc.), I was just reminded of the moco locos because they are really cheap and I used to order one (with veggie burger) when I went to school here, and I still see them on the menu at local spots.

and yes greg, I brought along several books! Yesterday was nice because I spent the day with my former roommate. I'll actually make a post about that.