hawaii

was in two words.  Awe Some. 

in fact, right now i am suffering from postpartum depression.  hide the razors.

here are some photos of our recent trip to Oahu.  we used miles, so we splurged on the hotel.  we arrived expecting our ocean view suite, the sounds of the ocean and a bed made of diamonds... instead we got a partial ocean view with the sound of the street and 800 thread count sheets (the nerve!).  for the scrill we were spending, i wanted that ocean view to slap me in the face when i walked in the door.  i don't know if it is the sales person in me, but i don't mind asking for upgrades or complaining to the front desk/waiter when something is wrong (especially with minorities - i am totally kidding).  my friends and i still always try and get VIP for free wherever we go, even if we are the only ones in vip - it's a victory.  anyway, to my surprise, walker wanted that ocean view to slap him sideways as well. so he told me he would handle it.  and boy did he.  can you say upgrade?  i can.

he told me later that he went down to the front desk and said that i was bawling and threw a huge fit.  "basically, act like a raging bitch, because they already think you are"...

thanks for the hat blossom!

The Halekulani was by far one of the best hotels i have ever stayed in. it is the perfect location, very quiet, very accommodating (hello mrs. templeton), private beach, within walking distance to everything.  i loved all of the accents around the pool. and all of the 5 year olds  in speedos. so euro. walker wouldn't let me take pictures of them.

 

sunset sail. beeeautiful.

lots of relaxing was done.  lots of running and walking in the heat.  lots of eating.  we ate our way around the island one day - finding all the spots locals frequent.  not once, but TWICE walker claimed he had the best meal of his life. i warned him of the aggressive nature of the first statement, but he did it again...

katsu = fried.  i did not know this until i accidentally ordered it. who knew?

best garlic shrimp, best pie,  best mangos....wt

We biked (electric bikes - so much easier than regular ones) to the Kahala Resort about 5 miles down the road.  i half expected c diaz and a rod to walk around the corner.  this place was nice...this raging bitch would take 'Kulani over it.

beachhouse. num.

we are eating in for the next month.  Hawaii might be the most expensive thing ever.  $20 for two beers.  our retirement age has now been extended to 67 thanks to this trip.  well worth it though.

blue crush or bust. paddle boards are heavy!

north shore. mai tai's. chicken katsu. back rubs. sand. paddle boarding. beers. swim suits. the smell of burnt skin.

love it.

keep the razors hidden.