Semester In Hilo

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler ISingInTheRain

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   First few days

   University of Hawai'i, Hilo, United States | Dec 29 '06 | Reviews: 0

   Aloha from the University of Hawai'i at Hilo! It's been a long few days but I'm finally ready to write some of my experiences down.

   Friday n... Continue reading »

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   First Morning of Orientation

   Hilo, United States | Jan 01 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Good morning (though right now it's 1 pm in MA). I'm just brewing up a cup of coffee in a hot pot I bought on Sunday, getting ready to start UH Hil... Continue reading »
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   How long does Jes Lag last?

   Hilo, United States | Jan 03 '07 | Reviews: 1

   It's now been 2 days since my last entry... if you've been through any sort of orientation for a new school or job, I'm sure I don't need to spell o... Continue reading »

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   Trip to Volcano Park

   Hilo, United States | Jan 05 '07 | Reviews: 1

   This will be a short entry since it's almost midnight and I have to wake up early for a day at Hapuna Beach (SO EXCITED!!!) Last night I didn't end... Continue reading »

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   Hapuna Beach

   Hilo, United States | Jan 06 '07 | Reviews: 0

   This morning was a bright and early start, with a cold shower that woke me right up. After a long bus ride seated next to my newest love, Whitney,... Continue reading »

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   Classes

   Hilo, United States | Jan 08 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Sunday, Jan 7th was supposed to be a Sea Kayaking day but it had to be cancelled due to a storm sweeping around this part of the island. So myself... Continue reading »
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   Green Sands Beach

   Hilo, United States | Jan 12 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Saturday on January 13, 2007... a day that will leave in green infamy. We climbed into the housing vans nice and early, and drove across the island... Continue reading »

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   Classes, Bdays and Beaches!

   Hilo, United States | Jan 13 '07 | Reviews: 0

   Good evening, right now it is 2:44 am in MA. Here it's 9:44 pm, and I just wrapped up a hw assignment and am planning on crashing soon. Even thou... Continue reading »

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   Girls' Day Out at Makalawena!!!

   Makalawena, United States | Jan 14 '07 | Reviews: 1

   So Sunday night came and five of my closest NSE pals were hanging out in my room talking about Polulu Valley and Greensands Beach, wishing we could... Continue reading »

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    Desiree

    Hilo, United States | Jan 19 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Desiree is my roomie here at UH Hilo. I've never had a roommate who I hung out with outside of the room, and on exchange experience that's a rea... Continue reading »

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    The sun sets, the stars rise

    Mona Kea, United States | Jan 20 '07 | Reviews: 0

    I didn't go on any housing trips last Saturday, but on Sunday I had an amazing night at the observatory visitors center on Mona Kea. About 20 of... Continue reading »

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    Lapakahi and "Abay"

    Hilo, United States | Jan 26 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Housing and NSE took another amazing trip on Saturday, this time to Lapakahi Park and "ABay" which is Anaehoomalu Bay. The day was a bit overcast... Continue reading »

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    The Vagina Monologues/ The Nude Beach

    Hilo, United States | Feb 02 '07 | Reviews: 0

    February 3 was a great day and definitely ended on a high note! Every night during the previous week had been devoted to preparing for the vagina m... Continue reading »

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    Habitat for Humanity/Valentine's Day

    Hilo, United States | Feb 09 '07 | Reviews: 0

    On Friday afternoon, I got out of class and my neighbor/good friend Steve and his buddy Tyler took me fruit picking at the arbortoreum do... Continue reading »

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    Beach Clean Up, Whale Watch and Makalawena!

    Hilo, United States | Feb 16 '07 | Reviews: 0

    On Saturday, my friends and I went to South Point to participate in a clean up of the shoreline. Hawai'i gets trash from Asia and the western US so... Continue reading »

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    Waipio Valley Hike

    Waipio, United States | Feb 23 '07 | Reviews: 0

    Aloha- It's actually April 22 that I'm writing this entry for a trip to Waipio that took place on Feb 17th. It's been over 2 months since I up... Continue reading »

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