Maunawili Falls • February 25, 2018 Life in Hawaii isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. And contrary to what some may believe, a rainy day in Hawaii doesn’t beat a pleasant day elsewhere. In an effort to be transparent, it’s only fair that I expose some of those negative experiences we may have. We like to think that…
Winter in Hawaii • Visiting Ho’omaluhia Botanical Gardens • February 24, 2018 We’re very much in a state of cluelessness as far as understanding how seasons work in Hawaii. I had heard that there were 2 seasons: summer, which tends to be hot and humid, and winter, which is referred to as the rainy season. Up until February,…
Hiking to Kaena Point • February 20, 2018 President’s Day weekend was filled with rain, rain, and more rain. The storms caused flash flooding island wide, and we gladly accepted these days as lazy days. Thankfully, Curtis’ command gave them Tuesday off as well for “good behavior,” so we used this sunny day as our chance to…
Beginning of February • Hiking the Ka’iwa Ridge Trail • February 4, 2018 Curtis returned home just in time for the first weekend in February, and all was right in our world. All he wanted was a low-key lazy weekend after being away from home, and that was more than alright with me. We spent much…
Vacation to Maui • Driving the Road to Hana • Day 3 • January 4, 2018 Our last day on Maui started off bright and early by walking to Kuloa Point to watch the sunrise. The evening before, it had been crowded with people, but this morning we had it all to ourselves. We ate breakfast and watched…
Vacation to Maui • Driving the Pi’ilani Highway • Day 2, Part 2 • January 3, 2018 If you’ve ever been to Maui, you’ve probably heard about the Hana Highway, also called the Road to Hana. This is a long, narrow, and winding road that attracts many visitors because of the scenic views, many waterfalls and beaches, and the…