We know by experience that to get the most out of your day in Hawaii, you have to wake up early and head out for adventure. Today we are driving over to the wet side. We will circumnavigate the entire island by day’s end. We drive up to Waimea for breakfast at Auntie Alice’s. Fish… Continue reading Volcano
Easter Brunch
I LOVE buffets! The Easter Buffet at the major hotels is way past awesome. Hawaiians are serious about Easter. There are giant tropical flower arrangements at every turn along with whimsically placed pastel colored eggs and chocolate bunnies. The place was packed with people in festive aloha wear. A Hawaiian group plays a mix of… Continue reading Easter Brunch
Good Friday
Day One Hawaii For many years we have made our annual trip to Hawaii at Easter. It is a religious experience, but getting there is a bitch. The whole prep thing for going on vacation exhausting. I can never sleep the night before a trip. I was up folding laundry, packing, vacuuming, changing the cat… Continue reading Good Friday
The Swing
Push me again on the swing, my young love… Push me again – higher still – until we fly away together… On the lawn looking up at the clouds We are in a safe place to nestle in each other’s arms… Now while we dream of flying! Push me again on the swing, My Old Love. Push me again…… Continue reading The Swing
Volunteer
Working in the hot sweaty sun was not something she aspired to. She would rather lie under an umbrella and tan her legs. But she understood the importance of giving service. She had been raised with it. Throughout her years in a traditional youth group, she had earned badges and beads for various projects. Now… Continue reading Volunteer