Getting Ready!!

Finally!!! Vacation...more posts to come soon :)

Day 14 - Kauai - Last Day!

Our Last Day in Hawaii was very full. In the morning we decided to take surf lessons in Hanalei Bay. We both rode the first wave! After surfing we had lunch and then got ready for our beachside massages. The massages we so relaxing..great timing..right before our flight....

Had a great time..wish we didn't have to leave.....

Day 13 - Kauai

Day 3 in Kauai was full with a hike in the Na Pali Coast area on the Kalalau trail. We hiked about 2 1/2 miles up and down cliffs to Hanakapi'ai Beach. It was very beautiful, desolate and full of power. After we spent a little R&R time on the beach we made the same hike back! To end the day we had dinner at Sushi Blues and then watched an awesome sunset...

Day 12 - Kauai- Waimea Canyon

Started early and drove to Waimea Canyon and hiked about 4-5 miles down to a small waterfall. Also stopped at a few beaches and saw a few endangered seals ( there were parts of the beached ropped off just for them - It was a law that you had to stay at least 150' away from the seals).

I have never seen so many roosters before just hanging out..all over the island!

Day 11 - Kauai

We arrived in Kauai and explored the area near the hotel and relaxed at a cafe called Tree's where they had local Hawaiian music. The food there was awesome..some of the freshest fish we've had the entire trip!

Day 10 - Oahu - North Shore

We drove up to the North Shore stopped in Haleiwa for shaved ice, beach hopping and lunch. Also stopped at Laie Point to check out some waves ( it was the low season so the waves weren't as large as they are in the winter months). Took the scenic route to the East back to Honolulu stopping along the way at different beaches to photograph.

Day 9 - Honolulu - North Shore

Sunday was Billy and Emily's last day in Hawaii so we relaxed at the beach in the morning. After lunch the taxi arrived and we said Aloha. Paula and I spent the rest of the day walking around Honolulu and having dinner at Duke's with some crazy locals.

Day 8 - Honolulu - Kokua Festival

We flew from Maui to Honolulu in the afternoon to catch the Kokua Festival. Jack Johnson,Matt Costa,Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds played to name a few....Paula and I met our favorite musician-Matt Costa at the Brushfire Records tent.

Here are a few links to the videos from the concert....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PaNORByjO8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlSoxwhbL_c

Enjoy...

Day 7 - Hana

Last Day on the trip to Hana was great..Waterfalls, beaches and a bamboo forest..Packing now to fly to Hololulu for a few days...May be the last post...so more images will be posted when we get back late next week... Cheers........

Day 6 - Trip to Hana

Day 6 we took the trip to Hana..One of the best drives I have ever taken..So many curves and bridges to cross..along the way there were many spots to stop and either view or hike to...we stopped in Hana and stayed at a place called Tradewind Cottages..the cottage was on a flower farm and it was amazing...more images to come....

Day 5 - Golf / Shoping / Matt Costa Concert

Day of Golf for Billy..Day of Shopping for the ladies..

Had dinner at I'O .. great dinner and a wonderful view from the patio.

To finish off the evening we went to see Matt Costa..Great concert!

Day 4 - Moloka'i

Day 4.. Billy and Emily decided to take a chill day and hang out on the beach..Paula and I took a day trip to the island of Moloka'i...Very quiet island...we rented a car and drove around to see a coffee plantation, coconut field and a few beaches..On the trip back from Moloka'i the boat ride back was rough..10' swells in the ocean made it very rocky..

Once we got back we met up and had dinner at Cheeseburger in Paradise....

Day 3 Luau

After a full day we ended it with a great Luau in Lahaina. Perfect end to a busy day......