That dream became reality Feb 28-March 9!
Rainbow outside plane leaving Portland!
Maui coastline
Rainbow outside plane window!
I have arrived!
Going to Hawaii has also been a long time dream for my sister, Kate. She started planning over 3 years ago, but....then Covid set in. Last October it was decided that she, her son Jim and wife Stephanie would go this March. I was invited to join them!!
Tuesday, Day 1
So...I did. I hope Jim wasn't mad about that!
I'll fight him off!!
Rainbows on day 1!
And lovely sunset!!
Wednesday, Day 2
Morning rainbow
Chickens RULE!!
A little beach time!
Visiting a lava formed beach
Sunset Day 2!
Thursday, Day 3
Driving out to Kula...
Lots of stone fences
Botanical Gardens
A brief stop at tourist town Paia and rain downpour
Friday, Day 4
Fresh hot cinnamon rolls!
Shopping locally!!
Twin Falls
Jurassic Park!
Sisters!!
Ho'okipa Beach Park
Lava rock formations
Turtles!!
Sunset on the 4th evening!!
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Welcome Spring, to the PNW!!
It's been a chilly winter, but warm is in the air!
REFLECTIONS
I was happy for this trip to Maui! I've wanted to visit Kahana's home island. I didn't think that would happen this quickly. I am grateful my sister Kate invited me along. I probably wouldn't have gotten there otherwise. I am even more happy to have spent this time with Kate, Jim and Stephanie. Seeing Kate enjoy her dream was gratifying to me!
Bonding with my siblings and their families fills vacancies in my life from not having grown up with them. May there be many more occasions!
(Oh, yah, I finished the last post in the Maui airport while waiting for the Indy folks to arrive. I had a 6 hour flight. Theirs was 12.)
This has been a good 3 Geogram weeks in the life of Gram G.
"The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice." (Psalm 97:1)
