To be frank and forthright: It was the most lovely vacation, perfect in every way. It was the first time the whole family has vacationed together in two and a half years and it was an exquisite reunion. We spent our holiday in Oahu and Maui complete with surf lessons, parasailing, kayaking, snorkeling with Sea Turtles, morning jogs on the beach, a visit to Pearl Harbor and The Polynesian Cultural Center and entire days spent running the ten feet back and forth between the beach and our killer swimming pool too good to even attempt to describe. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so rather than describe in great detail every moment on the trip I'll post a few pictures and let you interpret them as you may. Unfortunately the kayaking and snorkeling pictures that were taken by our guide are still in the mail and wont be here for another two weeks or so...it will give you something to look forward to in a few weeks.
Just outside the condo in Maui 
Taking a break from the beach to barbecue a few burgers and dogs for lunch.
Voted #1 beach in America in 2006 by Dr. Beach...whoever that is. I attest to the validity of that statement.
Unflattering? Perhaps. But proof that I got up {multiple times} on the surf board.
Parasailing 1200 feet in the air: Funnest. Thing. Ever.
The short hike to the Iao Needle. 100% beautiful.
The Polynesian Cultural Center
Our travel agent arranged for a complimentary lei greeting when we stepped off the plane. It was a very warm welcome into the 50th state of the Union.
Living up the last day in Lahaina. This dream vacation easily makes the top three vacations taken by the Hymas Clan. It was almost too good to be true, priceless memories were created and it was a spectacular time all around.
Oh my goodness! I heart Hawaii so very much! Looks like you had a blast, as well you should! What a cute family you have.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I love your blog header. Did you take that picture? Those are some great pieces of literature! :)