DANG!! These are some of the best pictures of the trip- in my opinion!! And those stairs are totally gnar bar (That's Daniel slang). You put me to great shame. Frick no I wouldn't have set foot in that water...those waves are out of control
Tears... I am shedding tears for you, too, as I know it is hard to leave some place so..perfect. But, you will be back. I really think that for some, Hawaii gets in your soul and becomes part of you.
I think there is a yogurt place like that at the Biltmore - I think.
Glad you have had such an amazing summer! Are you doing this again next summer?
Can't wait for your last posts.. I am waiting for the one you told me about! Can't wait to see you! Enjoy you last few hours!
Enjoy your blogs I recently discovered your blogs and I just wanted to let you know how much I've enjoyed them. My husband and I are coming out to Oahu in a few weeks for a visit and I've gotten a lot of great info from you! I've been taking notes of the restaurants, bars, hikes, beaches, etc. that you recommend and can't wait to check them out! Too bad you're leaving soon so we can't meet up for a drink when I get there =0) Anyway, just wanted to thank you for all the great tips!
Aloha!
When??? WOW!!! That looks so cool! I can't belive you went on a 6 hour hike! Ugh I would be sooooooooooooooo tired lol. MAybe the HArry Potter books have more appeal to children ;) But they DO get a lot better as you go along....the third one is really where it changes for the better
WHen are you coming back??? Not that I dont love your blogs and all the great times your having, but i can't wait to see you again! I miss you :(
Keep having fun!!!!!!!!
<3 Ellie
Turtles & Tanlines Whoa, you are putting my tan to shame! Which I happen to be very proud of by the way-probably the least white I have ever been, which I guess really isn't saying that much. I am way into those turtles!! Coming up on the beach like that- how cool!!!! I told Courtney about them and she is veeerrry jealous that you have gotten to swim with turtles, I guess they don't come over here to SD. I have a theory that maybe I am having such a hard time snorkeling because the water isn't clear here, so hard to stick your head under not knowing what the heck is next to you/under you at that very moment! Theory or not- I'm bummed that I don't have the balls to just go out snorkeling on a whim. On that note, I'm off to the beach, gotta try and catch my tan up to yours for my last week of beach time- and the water hasn't been too cold the passed few days, maybe it's a boogie board kind of day. LOVE YOU!!
Congrats... on finishing the hike! It really does look incredible. So what are you going ot do back here for excitement? You have done the coolest hings in HI. I want to know because I need to do mre exciting things here. I am glad Terry got to take the bus. I think the bus system on Ohau is great - though a little time conusming and occasionally having to sit next to people who are in need of a hygiene class. Think of all the driving you have not done and how you have lessened your impact on the environment - that is really cool in itself. I tried reading Harry Potter to a fourth grade class I had one year; they jsut weren't getting the humor so I stopped. No more work talk - I am back Monday for a short day - at my boss's house, an informal gathering which might not be so bad. Think of me as you snorkel, surf, or hike!
Hi Jen! I didn't want to leave the blog without commenting this time since it's been a few days since I left my last message. For some reason, I feel tired and boring. Yep, boring. A good night's sleep is in order. As I looked through your pictures I thought to myself, "I wonder how many pictures you've posted so far of you eating some sort of ice cream/snow cone treat?" I'm just jealous! It's funny how you've acquired a tender spot in your heart for...TURTLES of all things! Looking back, wayyyyyyyyyyyyy back, I remember having that same affection for...MANATEES!!!! haha! Anyway, I'm slap happy and don't really know why. Everyday looks beautiful in Hawaii and you've managed to make every moment count. Your journey has been jam packed with new experiences. We are all quite envious. Keep enjoying up to the very last minute! I'm almost afraid to ask but have you made your return plans yet? We'll talk soon. I love you. Oh, the video was cute. You should have talked on it : - )
Turtles The turtles actually look kind of cute. Do they come near you or are they not too into people? I don't think I would mind them as long as they weren't chasing me. As a child I had nightmares about animals and reptiles chasing me, so maybe that is my fear of animals, reptiles, and fish? Both times we have been on Ohau I have refused to go to the Dole plantation. First, it isn't someplace I'd like to dump money. Second, it seems too touristy to me. I don't think I am going to tell Jay you went as he will surely tell me we are the only ones who haven't gone! I would have gotten some more of that pie at Ted's - there is none of that over here. It is cocktail time here! Cheers!
Harry Potter So I am also attempting to read the series. I am in book three and assured that they get better the more mature the characters become. Don't get me wrong JK is a fantastic author but I have not become fully engrossed yet. Sounds like you are still having a fantastic time! I am so jealous that you can run outside. It is 114 here and I cannot even stand outside let alone run! Keep enjoying yourself!
Lacey
Poor Bill.. What a trooper heading off to go snorkeling hungover..or even worse, still drunk. On a snorkel trip in Puerto Vallarta - yes, I went on a snorkel trip but didn't snorkel - I got so sea sick, and felt like I was drunk. I expalined this to one of the hottie boat guys. He told me getting in the water with flippers would be very theraputic. He promised to stay with me. It actually worked. Or maybe I forgot about the ill feeling I had because he was so cute?
Gosh, your friend Jen sounds like fun. LOL! Glad we got to chat. I am so happy that you have had such a great experience this summer.
I wish I could run - for even just a mile! Another exciting event you have to look forward to..and I am sure you will have a great time. And I think you have learned to make the best of your circumstances - you are tolerating the cockroaches, right?
Jay loves Kona Beer - he buys it frequently. I wish I liked beer, kind of like the running thing. Beer is so much cheaper than what I like to drink!
Happy Wednesday - tomorrow!
Gorgeous... I love the pictures of Kewalo Point. I want to go there. Is there some beach there where you can sit??? And The Cream Pot....looks divine! I have been dreaming of crepes for awhile. The closest I have gotted in Mia's French pancakes this morning from LGO - and they aren't the same. Looks yummy. See what the travel guide you have become? I wish I could come over and had hang out with you this week since it is my last week of vacation. You could show me all the really fun non-touristy stuff. Massaging a stranger? hmm...I love getting massages, but I couldn't touch someone who a) smelled, or b) didn't live up to my cleanliness.hygiene expectations. Buy a round trip ticket and go back for fall break! Looks like Terry has some nice views. I want her life. But you are 100% correct. Even if you have to work, where you live contributes so much to your way of life, your attitude. Moving back here from Chi-town, I feel like I live in a resort where I can be outside the majority of the year (except this minute when it is 113, but later tonight, yes). Lifestyle is a choice people make. Don't wish or dream...make plans to do it!
So weird to read your blog and see pictures of my Carlson buddies - so glad that you have had entertainment. The large rock with the hole in it was at the end of the street where we rented the house for the U2 concert - I really liked that area. Also, the shrimp truck - yummy I could eat there for days. It makes me happy just thinking about it. Good to know that you are enjoying yourself, holding down the fort here and yes, your neighbors have gotten crazier over the summer.
YAY!! Thanks for calling :D I liked talking to you ;)
Ohh!!! You hav really pretty swimsuits! lol. MAN!!!!!!! You ARE getting tan :D SUn does that to ya'! hmmmm Shaved ice sounds.....interesting lol........idk if i would like it.......you know how picky I am ;)
I can't wait for you 2 come back 2 az! To the 112 degrees! ;D
<3 Ellie
shave ice I've always been confused why it's called "SHAVE ICE" in Hawaii instead of SHAVED ICE...at any rate, it looks delicious...and looking even better--you in that bikini! H-O-T! girlfriend! : )
Hilton Hawaiian Village Right on sister about HHV. The beach is not nice and even though I didn't go in, I am sure that place is overpriced. That is not my favorite end of Waikiki. Heard that the Hale Koa food is cheap. I don't generally order chicken for your exact experience. I am sorry you had to experience that. I actually don't even like to cook or touch chicken. To me, the chicken is equivalent to the cockroach. But, chicken is a little healthier than red meat, so sometimes I have to cook it or eat it. And beach bum it really okay.....enjoy it!
Good Stuff Way to take that jump!! Hope your eardrum is back to normal by now :( That picture of people jumping is SO EPIC!! And the Waimea beach pic with that bridge/canal is so freakin gorgeous. I no longer like this Mike fellow at all- what a first class d'bag....... :)
Making the best of it! Jen,
It looks like you are settled in quite nicely down there. You are so fortunate to have such a wonderful opportunity to explore so many cool things on the island! Those pancakes do look bomb! Keep writing sometimes reading this blog is the only thing that gets me through my boring work day.
Lacey
Jen, Why do they call that place Shark's Cove? Any meaning? I am hoping that isn't where the sharks hang for their own little HH.
And did you find the sand extremely hot at Waimea?
Yikes! You brave girl! There is no freaking way I would have jumped! I wouldn't have even considered it. I am really impressed. With your descriptions of food, I need no planning for the next trip nor a menu at the restaurants. The Michael's Scramble sounds delicous, but so do the pancakes though I really like heavy food for breakfast on a regular basis (except the Malted waffles with bruleed bananas and carmel sauce at Over Easy). I love the coconut syrup they have there. I made some Hawaiian Sangria this weekend and though of you. In fact, I am having a glass with my lunch. Rose wine, pineapple juice, guava nectar and I threw in some rum to make it a bit stronger. As a die hard red sangria girl, this one is pretty good. Jay will be in Denver for the next few days, so if you are up and want to talk, call. I am sure I will not sleep much. I now wish I was going as I found a couple yoga people on Twitter wh are in Denver and a distant cousin and his family are there. I could have met up with you mom and I would have been very busy. Another time. I'd really like to check Denver out. So when are you coming home? And I will follow that up with when are you going back? I don't even want to think about what is cming up in the next few weeks. I like this not working gig.
Hi Jen! I am still enjoying reading about your daily adventures and enjoying all the photos! You look WONDERFUL!!! This is just the summer you needed! Enjoy each and every moment!
Holly
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DANG!!
These are some of the best pictures of the trip- in my opinion!! And those stairs are totally gnar bar (That's Daniel slang). You put me to great shame. Frick no I wouldn't have set foot in that water...those waves are out of control