Sunday, August 19, 2012

Aloha to the Big Island of Hawaii - Kailua Kona!


We have a winner from last week's blogs - Betty H!   My family hopped over to the Kona Coast on the Big Island of Hawaii.  First stop - the historic town of Kailua!
 

Kailua is home to the Hulihe'e Palace ...


... one of three Royal Palaces in Hawaii.
The only palaces in the USA!
  

Across the street is the first church in Hawaii.

 

Driving south out of Kailua along Ali'i Drive,
we found the Ku'emanu Heiau.

 
Possibly dedicated to surfing, the heiau
offers breathtaking views.


Have you visited a Royal Palace, anywhere in the world?  One randomly selected commenter from this week's blogs wins a book choice from my convention stash.  This giveaway is open to all readers.  Comments are open through Saturday, August 25, 10 pm in Hawaii.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, August 26.

 Mahalo,

 Kim in Hawaii


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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 19, 2012 at 2:28 AM

    The Khmer palace great wtgbwinners
    Kimh

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  2. DebbyAugust 19, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    I did visit Windsor Castle in England. It is so beautiful. I also saw one in St Petersburg

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  3. Leah Weller (leahluvsmedieval)August 19, 2012 at 5:00 AM

    Congratulations, Betty! :)

    I've never visited a palace but there is a place here called the Biltmore House that is like a French manor house. I'll leave a link for anyone interested in checking it out. Such a beautiful place to spend the day!

    What beautiful places you have been sharing with us. Love to arm chair travel :)

    http://www.biltmore.com/

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  4. Carol MAugust 19, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    Congrats, Betty!

    No, I have never visited a palace.

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  5. DanielleAugust 19, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    No, I have never visted a palace.

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  6. Lory LeeAugust 19, 2012 at 8:26 AM

    Aw, never been to any royal palace. :(

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  7. Linda McDonaldAugust 19, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    No, I have not been to a royal palace anywhere. I'm sure it would be really interesting to visit one.

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  8. LSUReaderAugust 19, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    In Edinburgh, I saw the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the UK monarch when in Scotland.

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  9. cheyAugust 19, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    I visited Holyrood palace in Edinburgh.

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  10. JaneAugust 19, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I have yet to visit a royal palace.

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  11. Karen CAugust 19, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Congratulations, Betty! Have never visited a palace. Wonderful pictures, as usual.

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  12. catsladyAugust 19, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    Congrats, Betty. Yes, in France and England.

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  13. bn100August 19, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    No, I haven't.

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  14. Mary KirklandAugust 19, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    I've never been to any type of royal palace.

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  15. Eli YantiAugust 19, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    royal palace, i think i have not

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  16. winnieAugust 20, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Congrats Betty H!

    Nope, I have not visited any royal palace...

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