We spent this year's Holidays visiting grandma Sandy in Kona. Karen's half-brothers and grandma were also there, and it was great to see everyone. We had your typical well-fed, relaxing, outdoor fun and family blast. Having completed a couple of full Ironman races, the desire to swim, bike and run on the historic Kona course was palpable, almost as much so as the humidity!
I was a little disappointed that I couldn't ride the Kona Ironman bike course, and a little tempted to do it anyway, which is why I left my bike seat, pedals, and helmet back in Tucson. Instead, I went for regular spins at The Club, and open water swims on the Ironman course (!)
It gets a little harder to get back on the plane each time we visit. . .
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| On the way. Views from 36,000 feet are inspiring! |
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| The pool at Sandy's place, with moonlight and clouds. |
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| Karen riding back on the IM course in Hawi |
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The seemingly innocuous road to the Energy Lab, where dreams of World
Championship glory go to die. |
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The Ironman Swim course, with buoys out to the 1.2 mile turnaround and
no boat traffic. It was the site of many an open water swim. |
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| Karen swimming in the bay with a "Safe Swimmer" float. |
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| Ah, paradise. . . |
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| Elissa completed her open water certification! |
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| Kelila has wanted to surf since she saw it two years ago. Thanks to "Surfer Bear," she got to do it, and loved it. |
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| Manta Ray "overflying" a diver. Taken on night dive with Elissa. |
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