Hawaii

Yes, our first stop after the hotel room was to a bar that

had the largest selection of beers on tap in the world & to

have a real meal after our longggggg flight!

then a walk down to Waikiki beach to see the ocean.

the next evening, we went to a luau.

Friday was spent at Pearl Harbor {USS Arizona}

the USS Missouri & to Punchbowl, the Pacific's military

gravesight & memorial.  They were all very moving

places to visit.

Saturday was a lovely day on the ocean & seeing the

"green" side of the island & snorkeling on the most incredible

coral reef.  We even were able to see sea turtles from 

the boat.  The captains gave us the lowdown on the islands

we could see from the boat, which were the ones where

Lost, Jurassic Park, 50 First Dates, Gilligan's Island & many

more were/are being filmed.

Sunday was breakfast, packing, check out, then we had a few hours before we were to be at the airport, so we did most of the shopping for gifts that we hadn't gotten yet!  Our flight ended up being an hour late leaving, so waiting, waiting & more waiting.  Then the 9 hour flight to CR & finally, got home & took a nap!  Then we went to get the boys from school & Lydia from the babysitters.  It was great to see them... the boys were even willing to give hugs & kisses freely!  We quickly got back into the regular routine & we're sooooo glad to be home safely with our kids.  Next time we go we'll have to take them with & do one of those 14 day island hopping trips everyone was telling us about..... hmmm, maybe in a few years!  Of all the trips we've taken, we really would like to go back & see the other islands.  The people are so lovely & I love their frame of mind... MAHALO Hawaii!