Sunday, August 25, 2013
Saying goodbye to the Big Island
We had a blast on our last night on the Big Island with Grandma Shary treating us to a night at the Sheraton Keahou. So much fun in the pool and out to dinner with Uncle Allen before our send off to Maui.
We enjoyed our peaceful time at the farm. Such a nice change from the city. The kids were able to explore and be with the land as we shared memories of my dad with them.
We have had to run to a department store to replace my huge suitcase that I've had for over 13 years as it has ripped due to the mass amount of stuff we are buying as we go. I kind of knew this would happen, but the bag we bought to replace it is massive and is going to be over 50 lbs. when filled, so that's happening. I have to figure out how to pack lighter for future trips.
It has become clear that any plans I may have had on this trip are being trumped by the kids' love of the ocean. All they want to do is go to the beach and stay there. I can't blame them. And my sunburn is finally turning into a tan. (click on one picture to see all)
We enjoyed our peaceful time at the farm. Such a nice change from the city. The kids were able to explore and be with the land as we shared memories of my dad with them.
We have had to run to a department store to replace my huge suitcase that I've had for over 13 years as it has ripped due to the mass amount of stuff we are buying as we go. I kind of knew this would happen, but the bag we bought to replace it is massive and is going to be over 50 lbs. when filled, so that's happening. I have to figure out how to pack lighter for future trips.
It has become clear that any plans I may have had on this trip are being trumped by the kids' love of the ocean. All they want to do is go to the beach and stay there. I can't blame them. And my sunburn is finally turning into a tan. (click on one picture to see all)
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| Cracking Macnuts |
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| Some big horns! |
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| Big Island Buffalo |
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| No comment... |
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| Big Island Zebra |
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| Some wild pig and her TEN babies. |
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| Kealakekua Bay |
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| What a salad looks like in Hawaii |
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| Final beach time on the Big Island-Some turtle action |
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| Look at the dude waking on water! |
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| Sharing a shaved ice |
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| Sheraton Keahou |
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| Sheraton Keahou with Grandma Shary! |
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| Poolside |
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| So nice! |
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| Sunset view |
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| Slide cannon ball |
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| Sunset view |
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| And they're spent! |
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| Climbing the walls again. |
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| Leaving the Sheraton |
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| Messing around while waiting for our plane. |
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| Walking to our plane with Frank the pilot! |
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| Ready for takeoff! |
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| We took off! |
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| Freaking out...because he loved it! |
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| Ready to go to Maui! |
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| Our seats were right there... |
Christian during take-off via Mokulele Airlines...classic!
I think it's become pretty clear that Christian wants to be a pilot.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Big Island adventures...
It is a cool morning in Na'alehu with a light breeze and clouds in the sky. We are leaving my Step-mom's house this morning and heading to the Sheraton Keahou for a night at a fancy resort before saying goodbye and taking off to Maui, the last leg of our trip.
I am feeling the effects of the sun and the play this morning. A little stiff and warm to the touch, but nothing a fresh cup of Kona coffee and fruit salad can't cure. The mornings here on the farm are so peaceful. The wind and land offer a soundtrack of bamboo wind chimes, chickens clucking, birds singing and the trees swaying. (click on one to see all pictures)
I am feeling the effects of the sun and the play this morning. A little stiff and warm to the touch, but nothing a fresh cup of Kona coffee and fruit salad can't cure. The mornings here on the farm are so peaceful. The wind and land offer a soundtrack of bamboo wind chimes, chickens clucking, birds singing and the trees swaying. (click on one to see all pictures)
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| Farm |
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| View from the farm |
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| Farm sunrise |
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| Farm |
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| Morning coffee |
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| Kyra's capturing a picture of my dad. |
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| The road to Volcano National Park |
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| Coffee Farm |
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| Cracked road |
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| Eucalyptus trees |
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| Lava tube |
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| Lava tube |
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| Lava tube |
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| Volcano Park hike |
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| Volcano Park hike |
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| Gigantic fern shadow |
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| Trees hugging |
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| Hanging out |
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| Wolverine plant |
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| Wild Orchid |
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| Steam vent |
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| Lehua flowers |
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| Less than impressed |
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| Farm |
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| Wild strawberries |
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| Lava tube |
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| My boy and girl |
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| Steam vent |
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| Volcanic crater |
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| In his element |
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| Farm chickens |
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