Tuesday, June 4 Morning: After our pretty long day Monday with more driving than expected, we all agreed we were down with a little more chill morning on Tuesday. We decided we didn’t want to head off anywhere “far away” on the island right away again that day. I met up with my mom in… Continue reading Day 5: Manoa Falls, pool, happy hour, Waikiki by night…
Monday, June 3 Our 4th day already!!! Can’t believe it. I am suddenly so thankful we have a long trip planned because I kind of cannot imagine if we had to leave already in a couple days. Yesterday was a little… wonky, at first, but ended up all working out to be a great day… Continue reading Day 4: Derailed plans + North Shore detour!
Sunday, June 2nd Ahhh this was a beautiful day. We saw some of the most STUNNING scenery and I apologize in advance for probable extreme photo overload. 😁 Will try to keep this as brief as I can so let’s dive in! Morning: Still up early but slightly better- I think up by a little… Continue reading Day 3: Ho’omaluhia Garden, Byodo-In Temple, Kualoa Ranch
Saturday, June 1st First full day is in the books, and it was a great one! 🙂 Started early on the balcony, as I mentioned yesterday: By 6/6:30 we headed down for tea/coffee. The boys were also up really early and decided to go to the gym at 4:50 am. 😆 Nice coffee shop in… Continue reading Day 2: Diamond Head, Halona Blow Hole, beach…
Friday, May 31: Day One We made it! Pretty sure I start every travel post with those words but, phew, it felt a bit challenging to be ready to go this time. Just the busy season plus work plus Asher’s graduation on Thursday night… (more on that later! It was great.) Maybe sometime I’ll write… Continue reading Aloha Hawaii!!
On Sunday I ran to T.J.Maxx looking for a new little bralette for sleeping in, because a very cute, curly haired friend chewed the strap off of my old but beloved one. (My fault for leaving it on the floor... he really doesn't chew on things anymore, except socks and/or undergarments of any kind are… Continue reading Overheard in the fitting room + a few packing confessions
Full rainbow view from soccer parking lot on Wednesday night 😍 Whew, this week has felt chaotic. I had a dentist appt Monday, meetings all morning Wednesday + a haircut in the afternoon, another quick appointment Thursday... My work days have felt all over the place. The evenings have not been any calmer. I am… Continue reading Friday misc./ busy week/ end of freshman year!
Saturday, March 30 Okay, finally getting around to recapping our LAST day from our Smoky Mountains spring break trip... I was almost done with these and then life got in the way. I know my dear readers may be "over" this trip by now (sorry!), BUT I urge you to please at least skim through… Continue reading Day 8: Epic last day in Smoky Mountain NP! Bears, picnic, Alum Cave Trail and more
After a few recent dedicated and fairly lengthy planning sessions, I think I have the "big rocks" of our Hawaii trip all set. YAY!!! My trip planning methods have shifted some over the years. I guess it actually depends on the location, really. I usually use some combination of: 1) Good old-fashioned guidebooks When I… Continue reading My travel planning style and resources
Friday, March 29 Picking back up! So looking back to Thursday 3/28, we drove the Blue Ridge Parkway from Gatlinburg to Asheville and then spent the night in Asheville (in Biltmore Village). I had pre-purchased Biltmore Estate tickets for 10:15 a.m. Friday morning. The instructions said to be there 45 minutes early to allow time… Continue reading Our Biltmore Estate day! Asheville, North Carolina
GRATEFUL KAE 