Round Four

What is it about Hawaii? What keeps me coming back? Why can’t I stop thinking about the Big Island? About the Queen K? Ali’i Drive? Why in the world would I spend 51 weeks saving just to blow ALL that cash on ONE WEEK?

Aren’t there other races? Aren’t there better hobbies? What makes Hawaii so special?

I think it’s the views. Both above water,

And below.

It’s the coffee,

Which tastes even better 700 meters off-shore.

It’s the food,

And by food, I mean ice cream.

In Kona, World Champions are everywhere,

And they happily greet their scantily clad fans.

I’ve grown up with this race:

2009

2010

2011

Now I get to reunite with old friends.

And give those at home a reason to cheer.

Because I know I can do better.

So here goes round four!