Monday, August 1, 2011

A Hui Ho

Dear Hawaii,

Are you a place? a state? a state of mind? a thought? an island? Or a new hale?

Fourth of July weekend, 1992, I left Houston, Texas for Denver, Colorado. For a "season".

Yes, that was 19 years ago. I had never been to Colorado. And really, it wasn't on the list. Although, to tell the truth, I'm not sure Hawaii was on the list of places to visit in life. Other than the thought "Oh, that would be nice".

This year on Fourth of July weekend, I headed to you.



Mahalo Hawaii

for the season,
for the memories,
the love,
the black-eye,
the kindness,
the ohano,
new friends and old,
Sunsets and memories,
waterfalls,
goats,
(you can keep your chickens and roosters!)
fresh fruit
and things words can't even describe.


This dream, I couldn't have even dreamed it this well.

We now load up the car, and head to the LAST sunset at Huggo's for one more fish taco and one more Mai Tai.

I say to you:

there is no cash left in the purse, but

there is goodness in my heart,

peace in my mind,

joy in my soul, and

tears in my eyes.



A hui ho Hawaii, A hui ho.....

One last sunset

What to do on your last day???

Well, we were going to kayak and snorkel - then we discovered the kayak still had a leak. Only this time the leak was discovered BEFORE we put it in the ocean. :-)

Let's snorkel. No that's okay - let's stop for lunch where EVERYONE says to stop. We do. It was worth it.

Boys say: Let's go to the beach where we watched our first sunset. So off we go.

The waves weren't as rough, and our friends weren't there. The beach and the sunset were just as beautiful.

Technically we have a sunset tomorrow night before we leave. We won't be in bathing suits and we won't be at the beach. I can guarantee you though, I will have tears in my eyes.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Nolan learned to surf

He had to show his mom how it was supposed to be done......

Nolan's instructor was great. There were only three in the class. Two kids and one adult. I should have tried it again. Pele (the Volcano Godess) had tested me once, I think we are okay now.

Duncan didn't want to try. That's okay - different things for different people.

Nolan loved it. And yes, he rode the waves...... He has ridden a wave, and met a girl, DU might have lost a goalie.... :-)

Clothing Optional

Shoes are optional around here too. We have been very lightly dressed this month. In fact, one pair of my "summer shoes" (flip flops) broke when we were all out dancing. I just left them there and walked to the car barefooted.

Around the house, also very lightly dressed. For me, that means swimsuit with a wrap on, or a summer dress. For the boys, shorts or swimsuit. And I can't tell you how many times I have walked to the front lanai and there are a pair of shorts and boxers on the steps - the boys have just changed into their swimsuits on the lanai.

The shower is even outside.

Carching the Wave!!`

\I get it. I have never gotten it. Ooooopppps. I missed it. :)

I didn't miss it. In fact, I hate to explain it to anyone whom doesn't understand it. Oops I got it...

Ooopss, I still miss you......

I think I caught the wave

I think we are in trouble......

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Mai Tai

TOO many Mai Tai's..... :-)

Begining to wonder if my real clothes are going to fit. Mai Tai's, avocado's, fish tacos and pineapple. Even the celery taste better here. YUM!!!

The first couple of weeks here, I dropped five pounds. Can't say the same for the last few weeks....

I guess we will find out Monday when I have to put on pants for the plane ride home.....

Luau


For being on a "tourist" island, we haven't done too many "tourist" things. Don't get me wrong, we have SEEN and DONE TONS of things - just not with "tours".

Last night (Manta Ray Snorkel) was a tour. Tonight, TOURIST central. The ocean front Luau - fire dancers, hula girls. I don't know what they call the "hula guys", but they can dance for me anytime......

Buffet, watered down drinks, you get the drift.... Completely glad we went and enjoyed it. SO glad we have not spent this trip doing those things every day.

Oh, and this morning while at the beach (we tried out a new beach) - North of the airport by the State Park. There were two sharks in the water. Real CLOSE! They were about two feet long each. Needless to say, we didn't get back in the water. It was way cool.