Sun filled day today. Finally got to go swimming and was unexpectedly joined by some sea turtles. The water wasn't too clear so it was hard to keep track of there whereabouts. But how awesome.
Took the ferry over to Maui at sunset. What an experience! I think any visit to the Hawaiian Islands needs to include a ferry ride!! I lost my whale sightseeing virginity on the ride too! They were off in the distance but we go to see them jump out of the water and multiple blowhole moments.
Maui seems amazing. I can't wait to see what it looks like in the daylight. We are in Lahaina. Cute town. It is very tourist and a hell of a lot different than Molakai.
This vacation has been perfect.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Beautiful
Monday, Dec 7th
It rained most of the day, but that didn't stop me from being awe striking but the beauty of Malakai. Today was my first full day on the island. Melanie had to teach. After I dropped her off at school I picked up Kev at the hospital. He worked night shift. He ended up staying up most of the day, at least until we picked Mel up at the end of school.
He took me up to Kala something lookout. I couldn't see a thing from the mist/rain. However it was still beautiful. The wind carried the rain up the cliff so it looked like it was raining upwards. Remarkable sight. The forest we hiked through had piney type trees and the rainy weather made the forest look soft and blended together, almost like a water color painting.
We made our way to the east side of the island. The rain had stopped but still very wet and overcast. The end of the road to the east side leads you to Halawai valley. It's some challenging driving but the scenery is beautiful. As you wind around into the valley you are greeted with such a jaw dropping view. In the distance, set back into the valley, were three waterfalls. Even though it was misty it was still beautiful. I didn't want to leave the little pull off on the side of the road. The sight was spectacular. That made the trip!
We have been very productive in see what the island has to offer, which isn't much. Tomorow might have to be a day of rest. I'm exhausted from all the traveling and lack of sleep. I can tell it is starting to affect my body. Tomorrow will be a day of rest.
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It rained most of the day, but that didn't stop me from being awe striking but the beauty of Malakai. Today was my first full day on the island. Melanie had to teach. After I dropped her off at school I picked up Kev at the hospital. He worked night shift. He ended up staying up most of the day, at least until we picked Mel up at the end of school.
He took me up to Kala something lookout. I couldn't see a thing from the mist/rain. However it was still beautiful. The wind carried the rain up the cliff so it looked like it was raining upwards. Remarkable sight. The forest we hiked through had piney type trees and the rainy weather made the forest look soft and blended together, almost like a water color painting.
We made our way to the east side of the island. The rain had stopped but still very wet and overcast. The end of the road to the east side leads you to Halawai valley. It's some challenging driving but the scenery is beautiful. As you wind around into the valley you are greeted with such a jaw dropping view. In the distance, set back into the valley, were three waterfalls. Even though it was misty it was still beautiful. I didn't want to leave the little pull off on the side of the road. The sight was spectacular. That made the trip!
We have been very productive in see what the island has to offer, which isn't much. Tomorow might have to be a day of rest. I'm exhausted from all the traveling and lack of sleep. I can tell it is starting to affect my body. Tomorrow will be a day of rest.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Vaca!
Currently at the Philly airport waiting for my flight to San Diego. I can't wait! I'm a little nervous for my emotional wellbeing though... This will be my first time there since I moved home. I am afraid once I am there again I won't want to come back home and actually make me more depressed once I do get home!!!!
I'm only on San D for 3 days than head off to Malakai, HI to visit Kev and Melanie! It's my first time to Hawaii and what makes it really cool is that it isn't a tourist vacation. I'm going to hang out on an island that is rarely visited by tourist. I will get to experence true Hawaii!!!! How awesome is that, to see a place as it truly is and not all on display.
I'm stoked.
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I'm only on San D for 3 days than head off to Malakai, HI to visit Kev and Melanie! It's my first time to Hawaii and what makes it really cool is that it isn't a tourist vacation. I'm going to hang out on an island that is rarely visited by tourist. I will get to experence true Hawaii!!!! How awesome is that, to see a place as it truly is and not all on display.
I'm stoked.
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