hawaii : the big island {in photos}

i've been longing for some crystal clear, salty ocean water and gritty sand in my toes...here is a photo recap of our 2011 trip to the big island in hawaii.{we stayed at the amazing hilton waikoloa village}

| a short drive from waikoloa village, is the city of kona, where you can visit the kona brewing co for delicious beer |

| on the eastern side of the big island is hilo... the drive is incredible and there's a volcano |

| the airport at kona is amazing, all open air |

| beautiful hawaii, I look forward to a return :) |