Aloha Ellen,

I went to Hawaii in 1989 for about 10 days. Oahu, Kauai, Big Island. Surf is
heavy in most areas. There were some good spots; others could probably
pinpoint them better than I can.

But for sheer natural beauty, you shouldn't miss Kauai.

David Kirsh
Durham, NC

> From: Ellen Bulger <[log in to unmask]>
> Reply-To: Conchologists of America List <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2001 19:44:43 EDT
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: advice re Hawaii
>
> Hello all!
>
> I'm still on the road, living out of my car & tent (and occasionally with
> friends and relatives). I just noticed that airfares to Hawaii are lookin'
> darn good. I was thinking of packing my small tent, my snork, mask & fins,
> toothbrush and hopping a flight. I'd rent a car and check out the local
> campgrounds.
>
> But which island?? How do I pick? Anyone have any suggestions?  If anyone has
> been and has some pointers, lemme know.
>
> Obviously I need to check out the local shelling regulations and all. And
> good grief, all I know are Bahamian shells. I'll have to do a crash course on
> Hawaiian species. (sounds rough, doesn't it?)
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Ellen Bulger
> Veliger of the Highways