Saturday, September 15, 2007

Aloha!

View outside of our window in Maui, Lanai in the distance
Marcus playing golf at Kapalua, site of the Mercedes Championship
On the beach in front of our hotel in Maui
Right next to out hotel, our favorite restaurant looking out from our table
View from our room
On the beach in Lahaina at the luau

View from our hotel on Oahu with Diamond Head in the distance
View from our hike to the top of Diamond Head
Our favorite snorkeling adventure on Oahu
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
Marcus at Kapalua


We made it back in one piece! How did I ever do a flight to China, by the way? The traveling was very long, but very worth it! We had a great time on Oahu and Maui. I wanted to see Pearl Harbor, and the WWII memorial was very moving. I couldn't help having Bachelor flashbacks, though, feeling a little like Tessa looking out over the water. It was all in all a very moving experience for us.
We drove to the North Shore and ate shave ice and shrimp at a shack on the road.
Maui was truly paradise. I used to think nothing could be better than Phi Phi Island. Well, I was wrong! It was so beautiful, literally breathtaking at parts. From our hotel, you could look out and see two islands in the distance. Hawaii is so amazing with mountains and beaches all mixed together. Marcus played a few rounds of golf, we snorkeled with a sea turtle, got massages, ate a ton, tried to exercise, ate some more... went to a luau, on a helicopter ride, and just hung around by the pool. It was exactly what I needed, and now I am glad to be back with sweet Neely!!
Aloha!


4 comments:

Susie said...

i am SO jealous!!!!!!! but so thrilled for you! what a great time away together! the pictures are breathtaking! wish i could have hid out in your suitcase! how did neely do? i am sure it was a sweet homecoming! miss you... come back and see me!

The Burgess Family said...

Fantastic Pictures! I can't believe there is a place more beautiful than Phi Phi. I have got to go there. Looking forward to seeing you next weekend!

Teresa said...

SO fun. Though Lance felt Marcus was lining up wrong in that last picture and feared he missed the shot! j/k So glad you guys got to go! miss you

Sarah and Travis said...

Hey Mary Grace! What a great trip...so beautiful!! Good for you for taking some time just the two of you, I know it's not easy! Could you please send me a quick email so I have your email address? Thanks!! It is sarahstroker@hotmail.com
Take Care, Sarah (Stroker) Cepregi