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Green Hills and Blue Lagoons: A Peace Corps Memoir

Green Hills and Blue Lagoons: A Peace Corps Memoir

This is a reminiscence of life as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the very first group,1968-69, in Fiji Islands, South Pacific.

2020

Stories

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Hilo Sunny-side Up!

It’s Not Just a Rainy Old Town

May 30, 2023

Hilo Sunny-side Up!

May 30, 2023

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Mauna Kea Observatory

Hawai’i’s Stairway to the Stars

Feb 8, 2024

Mauna Kea Observatory

Feb 8, 2024

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Hilo’s Stone Lanterns

The Big Island’s Art in the Park

Aug 8, 2022

Hilo’s Stone Lanterns

Aug 8, 2022

Japan West & South At a Glance

A Photo Essay

Sep 26

Japan West & South At a Glance

Sep 26

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Hilo’s VIP Trees

Taking a Stroll Through a Living Hall of Fame

Sep 24

Hilo’s VIP Trees

Sep 24

Hawai’i’s Quonset Huts: WWII’s Enduring Old Veterans

A Photo Essay

Aug 21

Hawai’i’s Quonset Huts: WWII’s Enduring Old Veterans

Aug 21

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Hawai’i’s Loco Moco

Hilo’s Crazy Hometown Favorite Cuisine

Feb 1

Hawai’i’s Loco Moco

Feb 1

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Nordhoff and Hall:

South Pacific Litterateurs Extraordinaire

Sep 15, 2024

Nordhoff and Hall:

Sep 15, 2024

Wandering Around: Takayama, Japan

A Photo Essay

May 31, 2024

Wandering Around: Takayama, Japan

May 31, 2024

Finding Winter Fun in Japan’s Far North

Experiencing Hokkaido’s Snow and Ice Festivals

Feb 6, 2024

Finding Winter Fun in Japan’s Far North

Feb 6, 2024

John Penisten

John Penisten

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John Penisten resides in Hilo, Hawai’i. He has authored four guidebooks on the islands and his stories and photos have appeared in various media outlets.

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