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- Hari 1
- Ahad, 28 Ogos 2016 10:40 PG
- ☀️ 19 °C
- Altitud: 6 m
AustraliaFinneys Hill27°30’21” S 152°57’37” E
Coffee at Simons in Chapel Hill
28 Ogos 2016, Australia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Not quite Hawaii yet, but the holiday has begun!
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- Hari 5
- Khamis, 1 September 2016
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitud: 24 m
Amerika SyarikatKalakaua Vegetable Gardens (Historical)21°17’26” N 157°50’24” W
More culture!
1 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
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- Hari 7
- Sabtu, 3 September 2016
- 🌧 26 °C
- Altitud: 30 m
- Amerika SyarikatKalakaua Vegetable Gardens (Historical)21°17’27” N 157°50’24” W
Polynesian Cultural Center
3 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
I had an easy 10 hour flight from Sydney to Honolulu, arriving in the late afternoon - perfect for adjusting to the time difference (20 hours behind EST).
My first full day in Hawaii was a day ofBaca lagi
Gail WoodwardGreat to see your posts Margaret! Hope the weather status beautiful for you. Gail
Margaret GoochThanks, could be a bit tricky with the weather. 2 cyclones lining up, one going just south of here, across the big island, and one about to head north east, and maybe hit us on Saturday. Quite small though- only Cat 1 or maybe 2.
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- Kongsi
- Hari 7
- Sabtu, 3 September 2016
- 🌧 26 °C
- Altitud: 30 m
- Amerika SyarikatKalakaua Vegetable Gardens (Historical)21°17’27” N 157°50’24” W
IUCN Congress
3 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Lovely first day of the congress. Lots of great speakers and workshops, as well as some stunning art work in the convention centre. I only got to see Jane Goodall and Obama in photos! Was hoping toBaca lagi
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- Hari 8
- Ahad, 4 September 2016 12:01 PTG
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitud: 30 m
- Amerika SyarikatKalakaua Vegetable Gardens (Historical)21°17’27” N 157°50’24” W
Ecosystem services
4 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Went to a great session on ecosystem services by the IUCN. Learnt heaps and hope to include the GBR as a case study in their next phase of work, with a particular focus on Blue Carbon.
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- Hari 8
- Ahad, 4 September 2016 12:06 PTG
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitud: 30 m
- Amerika SyarikatKalakaua Vegetable Gardens (Historical)21°17’27” N 157°50’24” W
Visual thinking
4 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Found some excellent visual thinking in practice at the Congress!
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- Hari 8
- Ahad, 4 September 2016
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitud: 24 m
- Amerika SyarikatKalakaua Vegetable Gardens (Historical)21°17’26” N 157°50’24” W
Brush with fame
4 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Well I didnt get to see President Obama or Jane Goodall or EO Wilson, but I did get to meet Bianca Jagger! Hysterical really, she was sitting near me in a session so of course I
introduced myself!
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- Hari 9
- Isnin, 5 September 2016 6:37 PG
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitud: 30 m
- Amerika SyarikatKalakaua Vegetable Gardens (Historical)21°17’27” N 157°50’24” W
Story time, Kava time
5 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
I was asked to cofacilitate a discussion in a knowledge cafe where we sat on a mat and drank Kava while sharing stories of "ocean as heritage". Very interesting experience, as I'd never had KavaBaca lagi
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- Hari 10
- Selasa, 6 September 2016 7:11 PG
- ⛅ 24 °C
- Altitud: 33 m
- Amerika SyarikatKalakaua Vegetable Gardens (Historical)21°17’27” N 157°50’25” W
Big Oceans meeting
6 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
So grateful to have such wonderful work colleagues who made a big effort for me to represent GBRMPA at the Big Oceans meeting today. Am looking forward to the meeting and the celebrations after!!
Gail WoodwardCongratulations and enjoy the great experiences you are having both professionally and personally x Gail
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- Hari 10
- Selasa, 6 September 2016
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitud: 40 m
- Amerika SyarikatHilton Lagoon21°16’59” N 157°50’17” W
De-brief
6 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Had a great de- brief about the Congress at the Big Oceans meeting. Already planning fot the next one in September next year in Chile to coincide with IMPAC.
Met lots of interesting people and caughtBaca lagi
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- Hari 11
- Rabu, 7 September 2016
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: 26 m
- Amerika SyarikatHilton Lagoon21°16’58” N 157°50’16” W
Waikiki
7 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
My snorkelling tour was cancelled, as i was the only one registered, so spent the day discovering Waikiki.
In the evening I caught up with my fabulous boss, Josh, and we shared stories of the day.Baca lagi
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- Hari 12
- Khamis, 8 September 2016 7:00 PG
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitud: 30 m
- Amerika SyarikatKalakaua Vegetable Gardens (Historical)21°17’27” N 157°50’24” W
Last day on Oahu-for a week or so!
8 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Had a fabulous last day in Oahu, travelling up the east coast of the island with Congress colleagues to learn more about the island and its people. The first stop was Shark Cove, where we met JennyBaca lagi
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- Hari 12
- Khamis, 8 September 2016 8:00 PG
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatKamakahonu Beach19°38’26” N 155°59’53” W
Sacred place of sacrifice
8 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Our tour of the North Shore took us to a place seldom visited by tourists, as it is a cultural icon. We weaved our way to the top of a mountain overlooking Waimea Bay, a place called Pua O MahukaBaca lagi
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- Hari 12
- Khamis, 8 September 2016 10:00 PG
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatKamakahonu Beach19°38’26” N 155°59’53” W
Still on tour in Oahu
8 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
The third stop was at a place called Kahuku Point, the most northerly part of Oahu. Here we learned about the fantastic conservation by locals to control rampant development in the area, and theirBaca lagi
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- Hari 12
- Khamis, 8 September 2016 7:00 PTG
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatKamakahonu Beach19°38’26” N 155°59’54” W
Big Eddie's beach
8 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
The final part of this great trip was a swim, sunset drinks and dinner at Waimea Beach, famous for the Big Eddie surf competition each winter. So hard to believe its the same place that I have seen soBaca lagi
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- Hari 13
- Jumaat, 9 September 2016 1:59 PTG
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatKamakahonu Beach19°38’26” N 155°59’54” W
Courtyard King Kamehameha
9 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Well I've recently arrived at the 'Big Island', staying at the resort named after King Kamehameha, a legendary Hawaiian. I'll have to find out why he is so famous! 🤓
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- Hari 15
- Ahad, 11 September 2016 9:49 PG
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatKamakahonu Beach19°38’26” N 155°59’54” W
King Kam
11 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
In the lobby of the resort is a fabulous museum that tells the story of King Kam and other famous Hawaiians. Lots to learn 😳and the resort has a fabulous pool side bar. I chose an interestingBaca lagi
Margaret GoochHave watched a couple of fabulous sunsets so far, and I'm hoping to see a few more! 🌅
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- Hari 15
- Ahad, 11 September 2016 12:38 PTG
- ☀️ 30 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatKamakahonu Beach19°38’26” N 155°59’54” W
Disappointment
11 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Sadly, my trip to the top of a mountain, Mauna Kea, planned for this evening to view stars from a world famous observatory, was cancelled due to poor weather and low visibility. It rained a bit lastBaca lagi
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- Hari 16
- Isnin, 12 September 2016 5:57 PG
- 🌙 23 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatKamakahonu Beach19°38’26” N 155°59’54” W
Atlantis Submarine
12 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
I went on a proper submarine this morning, after a beautiful yoga session by the ocean. Interesting experience. Coral cover and marine life was disappointing, but the experience itself was fun.
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- Kongsi
- Hari 16
- Isnin, 12 September 2016 8:47 PG
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatKamakahonu Beach19°38’26” N 155°59’54” W
More museum
12 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
I spent more time in the hotel lobby this morning, learning about King Kam, his culture, people and descendents. The stories are beautifully captured by a talented local artist.
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- Kongsi
- Hari 16
- Isnin, 12 September 2016 7:00 PTG
- 🌙 27 °C
- Altitud: Paras Laut
- Amerika SyarikatKamakahonu Beach19°38’26” N 155°59’54” W
True bucket list experience
12 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
Last night I went on a 'bucket list' swim with manta rays - one of the most sensational experiences of a lifetime. I have dived in the presence of the majestic animals years ago, but I have neverBaca lagi
Gail WoodwardWhat a fantastic experience Margaret! Something that will stay with you for a lifetime no doubt 👍😄
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- Hari 16
- Isnin, 12 September 2016
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitud: 12 m
- Amerika SyarikatWaiākea Peninsula19°43’45” N 155°3’55” W
Hawaii Hawaii Hawaii
12 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
Had a great day touring the whole island of Hawaii, located in the county of Hawaii, in the state of Hawaii. Saw lava splashing in the caldera of Kilauea Volcano, walked through a short lava tube, andBaca lagi
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- Hari 18
- Rabu, 14 September 2016
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitud: 10 m
- Amerika SyarikatWaiākea Peninsula19°43’46” N 155°3’55” W
Lava Lava Lava
14 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Had another great day exploring the southern part of Hawaii from Hilo, the largest town on the island. Apparently it rains everyday here and yesterday was no exception. There were flash floods,Baca lagi
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- Hari 19
- Khamis, 15 September 2016 6:00 PTG
- ☀️ 24 °C
- Altitud: 3 m
- Amerika SyarikatWaiākea Stream19°42’51” N 155°4’31” W
Ring of fire
15 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
Well I almost didn't go on the boat trip of a life time as I thought it was over-priced. But how glad I am that I went! Even the crew were awe-struck! As we neared the voluminous smoke and gassesBaca lagi
Margaret GoochYes it was truly amazing and heart stopping! I can't believe how close the boat got, and the captain hauled in a bucket of almost boiling sea water
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- Jumaat, 16 September 2016 6:00 PTG
- ⛅ 26 °C
- Altitud: 16 m
- Amerika SyarikatPuaali‘ili‘i21°16’37” N 157°49’39” W
Bye bye Big Island, hello Honolulu!
16 September 2016, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Flew back from Hilo to Honolulu yesterday. The flight took one hour. Then I waited three hours at the airport for the Speedy Shuttle! {sigh!!} ☹️
I got here eventually though, in time to walk onBaca lagi
Gail WoodwardWonderful :) Enjoy your beautiful destination!