UCC Kona Marathon 2011

The 2011 UCC Kunitake Farms Kona Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Family Fun Runs took place last weekend. 28 year old Justin Gillette from Indiana won for the 4th straight time, 20 minutes ahead second place. Local Bree Wee won the Half Marathon for the women (only one guy beat her.) Co-founder Jon Kunitake ran the full marathon.

photos by Randy Magnus.

Upcoming Bon Dances in Kona, Hawaii

Upcoming Bon Dances schedule:

July 9 - Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission
July 16 - Keei Buddhist Church
July 23 - Kona Hongwanji Mission


(photos of the season opener
at Keauhou Shopping Center by Randy Magnus)

Habaneros Is Back in Business in Keauhou, HI

Habaneros Mexican Restaurant in Keauhou Shopping Center has completed the remodel and cleaning job. Looks good. The salsa bar is gone, ask for the condiments when you order. I had the chicken tostada.

photos by Randy Magnus

Tsunami Repairs Still Underway in Kailua Kona, HI

My favorite trees and vines on Ali'i Drive are in bloom. Love the color combination.

This house was picked up by the tsunami and put down off its foundation.

King Kamehameha Kailua Beach Hotel is replacing the palm trees and grass after the salt water killed the plants.

Its been 3 months after the tsunami from the Japan earthquake, and places is still recovering. (Have you noticed the sidewalk along the rock wall across from Fish Hoppers is still in need of replacement.)

photos by Randy Magnus

King Kamehameha Day Parade 2011

Horses, a little hula, and the Tongans made up this year's King Kamehameha Day Parade in Kailua Kona, Hawaii this year.

(photos by Randy Magnus)