Aloha! I went back to HI for a few days to see Richard. I just couldn't wait until the end of Feb. to see him again. We had a wonderful time together, as you'll see below. It's now only weeks until I move there. It's so exciting!
The first night I was there, Rich picked me up from the airport and we went off on one of the dirt roads to watch the sunset. It was incredible. The sunsets there are so beautiful. I can't believe I'll be able to see them all the time!
I was so amazed to see this peacock. I had no idea they were on the island. We also saw a few spotted deer.
So, we decided to camp at the beach. It was two of the best days I've had in my life. I believe we had almost every one of our meals at one beach or the other. How fabulous is that?
This is our "campsite". There's the firepit we used, and shared with some locals, our tent, the "Pig", and you can even see the waves from the ocean.
While I napped, Rich took these pictures, got firewood, and
Lopa is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been in my
So, we slept in the tent, with an air mattress that had a leak in it, but it was still a great nights sleep. There is no sleeping in when you camp, and thank God! Otherwise, we would have missed this sunrise.
Sunday we went to Sarah's b-day bash at the "Hotness's" house (aka Carl). As you can see, it was a gorgeous day. I was so happy not to be in Chicago weather...wouldn't you? 0 degree weather vs. 75? I'll take 75, thank you!
The first night I was there, Rich picked me up from the airport and we went off on one of the dirt roads to watch the sunset. It was incredible. The sunsets there are so beautiful. I can't believe I'll be able to see them all the time!
Friday we went down to Lopa Beach. It's on the East side of the island and takes about an hour to drive there since it's a red dirt road with a million pot holes and ruts. You have to have 4-wheel drive to get there. This is a very special beach to us since this is where Rich first took me when I was there in September.
I was so amazed to see this peacock. I had no idea they were on the island. We also saw a few spotted deer.
This beautiful church has been abandoned for a while, but there is still something special about it. It's about half way to Lopa, and it was also founded on Rich's birthday. What a coincidence...
So, we decided to camp at the beach. It was two of the best days I've had in my life. I believe we had almost every one of our meals at one beach or the other. How fabulous is that?
This is our "campsite". There's the firepit we used, and shared with some locals, our tent, the "Pig", and you can even see the waves from the ocean.
Our first day there we laid around on these lounge chairs for
a while. Then, as you can see below, I had to take a nap. I was
"too sleepy already".
While I napped, Rich took these pictures, got firewood, and started cooking dinner. We had steak, baked potatoes, and
baked beans. It was delicious! And the ambiance was to die for!
Lopa is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been in my
life. This picture of the sunset doesn't even do it justice and it's
gorgeous!
So, we slept in the tent, with an air mattress that had a leak in it, but it was still a great nights sleep. There is no sleeping in when you camp, and thank God! Otherwise, we would have missed this sunrise.
Here we are, the Saturday night at Lopa. This night we ate chicken,baked beans (mmmmm, we love those beans) and macaroni andcheese. Whoever thinks you can't eat great while camping doesn't know what they're doing.
Sunday we went to Sarah's b-day bash at the "Hotness's" house (aka Carl). As you can see, it was a gorgeous day. I was so happy not to be in Chicago weather...wouldn't you? 0 degree weather vs. 75? I'll take 75, thank you!
Monday was such a fun day. We went 4-wheeling around the island. First we took a trial run down to the Garden of the Gods and then we went up into the mountain. Below are some of the pictures. I can't tell you enough how beautiful the island is.
Here we are on the ATV. We were ready to roll. It was so much fun. I can't wait to drive one myself!
Here we are at the top of the mountain. What more could I ask for? It was
Here's the dirty side of ATV'ing on red dirt. This is a tissue with all the dirt I cleaned out of my ears. Yuck huh?! But I'll do it again in an instant!
Here we are on the ATV. We were ready to roll. It was so much fun. I can't wait to drive one myself!
Here we are at the top of the mountain. What more could I ask for? It was
a beautiful day...the sun was out (atleast at this elevation), we were out in
nature, and I was with Rich. That's all I need.
Here's the dirty side of ATV'ing on red dirt. This is a tissue with all the dirt I cleaned out of my ears. Yuck huh?! But I'll do it again in an instant!
And here I am...on my last day, heading to the airport. Rich gave me this t-shirt, and it says "New Jersey only the strong survive". I had to wear it back to Chicago.
Well, it was an amazing trip with many memories. And it's so crazy to think that I will be moving there in just a few weeks. I'm very excited, but I am also going to miss so many people. I hope you all enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy putting it together. I know it will be a way for many of us to "keep in touch". With that said...mahalo for all the memories over the last few years. Aloha!
Well, it was an amazing trip with many memories. And it's so crazy to think that I will be moving there in just a few weeks. I'm very excited, but I am also going to miss so many people. I hope you all enjoy this blog as much as we enjoy putting it together. I know it will be a way for many of us to "keep in touch". With that said...mahalo for all the memories over the last few years. Aloha!
2 comments:
Hello, Rich and Lisa,
Your photos of Hawaii were a warming sight since we are snow boound here in Iowa with over 12 inches of snow today. Rich, we are looking forward to meeting you the end of February. I hope you are ready for a very wild few days at our house with many people around. We are looking forward to having you both here.
Wow--your trip looks amazing! It almost makes me want to go camping. Somehow it seems different to sleep in a tent when that's your view! I'm so happy for you both, and I can't wait to come visit you!
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