Article MYSTERY & MAGIC Neli Urumova

Mystery & Magic

Imagine you were blessed with the wondrous opportunity to indulge yourself in the gratifying atmosphere of a legendary place abroad, what would you opt for? A cosy nook in the cool embrace of a mountain, or the boiling sand beach of a famous resort? Or, perhaps you would combine the contradictory alternatives the way I did?

My story began with the bird’s eye view of an indigo seascape stretching along the golden coastline clearly reflecting the bright sunlight. There it was – Hawaii! My friend, Jane, and I finally reached our foreign destination after the two-hour flight. Although a bit road-weary, we were on cloud nine as we both had always longed to see the fascinating anomalies of Hawaii’s nature and witness the magical way an island generates eleven climatic zones. We chose Hawaii’s Big Island as it is Hawaii’s biggest playground.

Jane suggested starting our vacation visiting the capital – Hilo. Had it not been a small town, we would not have been able to see some fascinating sights as the Lymon Museum, where the island’s heritage is held, and the Pacific Tsunami Museum, where we were told of Hilo’s harrowing tsunami encounters. Believe me, the stories were incredible and really enthused us over the history and mysteries of Hawaii. So, full of vim and vigour, we reached for Hawaii Volcano’s National Park. There, we saw some well-known volcanoes in surprisingly intimate ways and even tried hiking along the rocky trails.

To get off the beaten path, Jane and I directed our steps towards Kona Coast for its calm and clear waters were appealing and perfect for scuba. After trying it, we took a boat tour and went deep-sea fishing. Fantastic! We spotted dolphins and some other species typical of the Pacific. One of the nights we spent atop the mountain of Mauna Kea, where we dived in the magic of unparalleled stargazing. What is more, as there was snow up there, we had a night snow game, full of positive emotions and laughter.

So, if you are a potential foreign traveler who has not chosen their destination yet, take a leaf out of my book and set off for Hawaii. The emotions and memories you’ll have are priceless and unforgettable, you bet!