Well, we were supposed to have closed on our deal to purchase the Big Island Running Company by now, but some unique complications are delaying things. In the meantime, I have been making the most of my unemployment.
I arrived on the Big Island on Friday, August 14 after a three-day road trip from Chicago to Los Angeles. I spent my first five nights at the Kona Seaside Hotel. It's a nice enough place if you're looking for an affordable place to stay in the heart of Kona (which I was). Its two-star rating is probably about right.
On Wednesday, I was able to move into my new abode. I rented a two bedroom condo that's in the south end of Kailua-Kona at Keauhou. (Yes, I've got an extra room for guests, so start making your reservations now; of course that room is probably also going to be for extra stock from the store, so you can't be afraid to sleep in a room with a bunch of shoes.) It seems like it's going to be a good place. It's really quiet and scenic. My only complaint is that it is woefully under air conditioned, which I didn't notice until I had moved in, but that shouldn't be a problem for long.
Here's a view from the lanai:
And here is sunset from the lanai:
My new roommate:
I've been reasonably busy getting my new home set up and trying to do as much as I can to get the new business setup (vendor contacts, etc.), but I've also found plenty of time to relax and explore the Big Island. I spent one day pretty much driving the perimeter of the island, which was a great adventure but a lot of ground to cover in one day. I'll leave you for now with two pictures from my trip to Punalu'u Black Sand Beach:
Like the turtles.
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