We have run the gauntlet!   You REALLY have to want to come to Hawaii! And we won’t be island hopping!   But the deal was too good to miss!   We tested Monday for COVID,  NEGATIVE, YEA!  then made our account on the state of Hawaii Safe Travels website.  When the test results came in, we entered that info.  Within the 24 hours before your flight,  you have a health questionnaire to fill out…. we had 2, 1 for our first entry in Honolulu and 2nd for our final destination.  That gives you a QR code you have to have ready for each island…. don’t mix them up,  they won’t work for another island!  (Voice of experience)  of course,  there is another set of QR codes for your boarding passes too, but that part we were used to!  As you are entering,  you present the state QR code, with the same government ID you used to fill it out (oops … again… had to redo because I didn’t BRING that ID) …. and on the 2nd island present your test results (the entry online only goes to the first Island).  Then,  we had to go thru a special line on Kona, because when you come from the mainland,  you get another antigen test!  At least that 1 is free!   And if we don’t get a phone call tonight,  we can stay!   SHISH! Quite the gauntlet! It isn’t difficult really, just confusing. And you have to keep your records straight! But I’m so delighted to be here I’d even do it again!   no crowds anywhere! The planes were half full,  and  we found paying a little extra for our seats was the best idea!   You enter last,  as they load back to front,  and leave first!  And there are more empty seats in those sections!   At least that was a win!   It is a long time to wear a mask!  But the reward for all this has to be worth it!  we have 81 days to enjoy Kona! So worth it!  

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  1. Have a wonderful time! There’s a lot of rain and snow in So. Cal., but it hasn’t made it’s way to Newport yet. 🤞🏻

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  2. It was strange flying out of LAX to the east! But snow on the mtns were beautiful! And there is snow on Mauna Kea! I got a glimpse flying in but the peek is shrouded in clouds from the land right now. I will see if I can get a pic tomorrow! Planty of rain on the windward side here too! But I’m so glad to be here!

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