Aloha Hawaii

(aloha means goodbye too)

SurfinG

So...I'm in love with surfing!!! Hanalei Bay is the perfect place to learn because the waves are small and last a long time. Anyway I got up several times and am ready for bigger! Abbie was a great teacher. Here's some pics.

ParadiSe-Day 2

Woke up and headed to the other side of the Island (we are in Hanalei and headed to Poipu) to go on a snorkeling boat...it was definately worth it to see the Na Pali coastline (of Jurassic Park/King Kong fame), but the snorkeling was weak sauce. There was one type of fish in abundance and that's about it. Then a member of our party was sick the whole way back. The boat trip all-in-all lasted for 6 hours, 5 hours too long. Today, we are going to surf more.

ParadiSe-Day 1

Woke up at 5:30 am in attempts to catch the sunset and apparently that's not early enough. It was already bright outside. Went back to bed, awoken by sister 3, yes 3, times. Went to beach with brother at 10.Soon we were joined by the rest of the gang. Then Chris, Abbie, and I went surfing!!! Unfortunately no photo's taken, but maybe that was for the best since I only got up twice. Then Mom took my board.She was really impressive out there. Schatzie joined us too and looked fabulous as usual.Then there was a downpour so we collected our stuff and went into town to get some food. After lunch, the girls layed out on the massive lawn.I headed down back to the beach solo and read for a little bit. Then retreated back to the house to have a beer and took a picture of the sunset. This place is so relaxing and beautiful. I never want to leave.

The House by the Sea

Last night we arrived! My brother and I played pool against Abbie and Dad who won. Passed out. Woke up at 5:30am thinking I could catch the sunrise, but apparently you gotta get up even earlier. Day has just begun. More pics and stories to come. And I saw my first Hawaiian Rainbow!

Aloha!

More to come, way more. Let's just say my Uncle's house is palatial. Pics to come. This is insane!!!