1st week in Hawaii...and we're married


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May 21st 2006
Published: May 21st 2006
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Since we were at such a romatic local we decided to get hitched ;)
Aloha everyone, welcome to our first post. It would have been here sooner but its not easy finding free internet here on Kauai so we had to finally break down and pay for the day. Things are going great, the condo is awesome with a view overlooking the ocean and the beach just a short walk away. Our days have been very relaxing, wake up whenever, have some coffee and read while looking out over the ocean. Lay out on the beach for a few hours, have some drinks, watch some TV and repeat. We also decided to at least be a bit active and went on a little hike overlooking Hanalei valley and checked out some waterfalls until we got rained on and headed back.

My relaxation ended Tuesday and Wednesday when I hiked the Kalalau trail while Jeanette and her sister hung out at the beach. Perhaps the most amazing hike I have ever done, the trail goes 11 miles along the steep cliffs of the Na Pali coast and ends at a secluded beach pretty much only accessible by foot. Beautiful hike the entire way and a beautiful beach at the end but it includes over 5,000
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View from the condo of Hanalei Bay
feet of vertical and with my pack (which was very over packed) a very tiring hike. After about 7 hours I arrived at the beach and just sat in the ocean for a bit letting my feet rest, then explored the beach and waterfalls looking for a place to set up camp. The following morning I packed up early to beat the heat and started the 11 mile hike back out. By the time I returned to Kee beach my feet felt like I had just finished a marathon, I was certainly glad to be back. Next time I need to make sure I pack much lighter, and break my hiking boots in first.

And for the big news Jeanette and I decided that with such beautiful scenery it would be a shame not to get married. So on our 9 month anniversary we had a little ceremony overlooking the ocean. So that’s it for our first week, we may not do much but it sure is great having nothing to do....unemployed and homeless isn't so bad! Hope everything is going great with everyone and we’ll fill ya in soon with the rest of our Hawaiian vacation and get
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Part of our beach
some more pics up.

Oh yeah, the wedding....just kidding, we aren't that crazy.



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Hiking the powerline trail overlooking Hanalei valley
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The Na Pali coast, this is the coast line the Kalalau trail follows
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Kalalau Beach

I was certainly glad to finally find this beach
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Waterfall at one end of Kalalau Beach
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Wedding

Since we were at such a romatic local we decided to get hitched ;)


21st May 2006

Doohikie
Yo dudes. This blog is a great idea! Eric and I were thinking of doing the same thing. Now it would just be copying you, and we are more original than that.... Looks like a fun time! Congrats on hiking the Napapli Coast trail. It's a tough one!
22nd May 2006

so jealous
KK- Looks so fantastic-I am really jealous!! Glad you are having such a great time :) Look forward to seeing you someday when you return!!
22nd May 2006

Nice!
Well I'm jealous now. That looks so nice man. Congrats on getting out there. This blog leaves a little sometihhng to be desired, just as far as the graphics, but it looks like it bodes well for the traverler. Anyways have fun and maybe send me a link every once in a while so i don't forget to check out the site. Peace, have fun. -Chris
22nd May 2006

Whew
OK, Son no more surprises! And get people in your photos, that's what the timer and tripod are for.
23rd May 2006

Kangas.....awesome! Good for you for doing fun stuff!!!!
24th May 2006

dumb shit danielly
uhhh i guess i didn't read the whole email-hee-haw-i was like no waaaay, and then i was all mayybee, and then i started freaking out..going.. what? but anyways i love you kids-d
26th May 2006

Great pictures
Ryan- keep taking these awesome pictures. I can't wait to see wait to see the rest of them. And by the way... you guys suck, I really thought you were married. Have fun and don't forget to send E some postcards!

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