We were surprised to hear that our place in Hawaii would become available over Christmas; the tenants had found work on the main island and decided to move there. At the same time Australia decided to open the borders and allow international traffic again. Needless to say, we were keen on visiting the Big Island after not having been in Hawaii for two years.
Things have changed quite a bit, housing development seems to catch up with us; the US fights with similar problems as we do, increase in infections, problems with availability of supply, price increases. Then again, we had a good time and made the best out of it as the pictures below demonstrate.
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We also enjoyed having Natalie and Niah visiting us for a few days. Thanks for the company.