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Hawaii Travelog: ASU in Kealakekua Kona Part Two

The highway from Waimea Hawaii to Kailua Kona in the Big Island of Hawaii is a scenic route that is traveled by  residents and visitors from all over the world.  The black lava next to the white sands and glistening water in the background is just spectacular.

Over the years people started to write in the black lava by using large white rocks retrieved from nearby ocean beaches.  Periodically a Hawaiian flag would be protrude from the middle of the bed of molten lava rock.  The key is that the rocks cannot be spray painted.  The lava cannot be painted nor defaced.  Evidently this is totally legal and may be considered legalized grafitti.  It's everywhere along the 25 mile stretch of highway. 

I was told that organizations hire local artisans to create logos in the lava for their prospective companies.  The logos clearly depict the type of company and services it provides.

Today I stopped to take a picture of the beautiful lava as a foreground to the Pacific Ocean.  This was written on the black lava with white rocks near where my car was parked. 

Yes, ASU is marked in lava rocks in Kealakekua Kona Hawaii. 

I don't know that ASU is the acronym for Arizona State University or if it is someones initials.  Just seeing it got me to wonder if it was a fan or a name.  What did you think?

 

If you looking to buy a home or sell a home in Sun City Grand in Surprise AZ, please contact me or visit my website at www.LEOLINDA.com. 

I am a year-round Sun City Grand resident and a full-time Associate Broker Realtor®.

 

Leolinda Bowers
Associate Broker
Ken Meade Realty
Cell (602) 403-6865
Business (623) 937-5701

 

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© 2009 Leolinda Bowers (Arizona Retirement Communities Sun City West & Sun City Grand Real Estate). Unless otherwise noted, the content, both pictures and written, is the property of Leolinda Bowers.  Reproduction in part or whole without written permission from the publisher is prohibited.

2 comments • Sun City Grand Real Estate Surprise AZ Leolinda Bowers, MBA, Associate Broker • December 27 2009 08:38PM

Duel in the Desert Arizona State vs University of Arizona

The duel in the desert between Arizona State and University of Arizona began in the 1990's  When I first moved to Arizona I would frequently take my children to explore various areas around the state.  The kids would love fishing in Northern Arizona lakes and on occasion I'd take them to Tucson to see the ruins and a couple of times we would visit Tombstone and walk up Boot Hill.

I vividly remember one specific trip to Tucson.  That day the University of Arizona Wildcats played football against Arizona State University Sun Devils in Tempe at the ASU stadium.  The game ended around lunchtime with Wildcats loosing to the Sun Devils.  I left my home shortly after the game with my children packed for our overnight adventure to Tubac.

While driving south on I-10, we saw a large outdoor billboard sign.  Obviously an ASU fan was bragging over the win.  Interesting enough that the sign when up either before the game or shortly thereafter.  I don't remember the exact wording but it said something like "better luck next time".  My son who was about 12 at the time thought it was like rubbing salt into the wound.  That's OK I explained to my jock son, someone has to loose.

Today, Arizona State lost to University of Arizona.  It must have been a wonderful trip back to Tucson and a heartbreaking time in Tempe.  It sure would have been nice if there was a billboard sign posted along the way for the winning team's trip back to Tucson.

Both teams played exceptionally well.  We can't win all games in life.  It's not about winning.  It's about how you play the game.  It's about trying your best in playing the game without cheating, fighting, or backbiting.

As an Northern Arizona University mom, I'm proud of both teams.  Sun Devils, you will return.  Wildcats, great game, savor the moment!

If you looking to buy a home or sell a home in Sun City Grand in Surprise Arizona, please contact me or visit my website at http://LEOLINDA.com. I am a year-round Sun City Grand resident and a full-time Associate Broker Realtor®. 

 

 

Sun City Grand ~ I live here, I work here, I know this community!

LEOLINDA BOWERS
ASSOCIATE BROKER
KEN MEADE REALTY
CELL (602) 403-6865
BUSINESS (623) 937-5701

 

© 2009 Leolinda Bowers (Arizona Retirement Communities, Sun City West & Sun City Grand Real Estate).

4 comments • Sun City Grand Real Estate Surprise AZ Leolinda Bowers, MBA, Associate Broker • November 28 2009 11:42PM