Hawaii Pictures

Hawaii

Well, its back to the real world. Hawaii was great, even more beautiful than we expected. John and I were able to do so much sightseeing in the 8 days we were there, but soon realized 8 days was not enough, we needed just a few more to really see everything the Big Island had to offer.

We started off the week by doing a lot of sightseeing. We spent one day traving south via the west side of the island and went to a black sand beach, the southern most point in the United States (where we saw the biggest, most destructive waves we had ever seen; see above)and explored a Lava tube that was on the side of the highway.

The next day, we went to Volcano National Park via the nothern and eastern side of the island. Along the way, we stopped at almost every waterfall and scenic point our little guide book suggested. We spent a few hours at the park (which is not near enough time, but part of the park was closed due to toxic fumes), and then traveled to the ocean to see the current lava flowing into te ocean. It was a really neat experience; probably something we will never see again.

We spent the next few days relaxing buy the Lagoon at out hotel. We took a sunset cruise (AWESOME VIEWS) and went snorkling several times.

Hawaii is definetly a great place and I want to go back badly (we lost about 300 of the 600 pictures we took so we need to go re-take them!)

.....I cant beleive June is almost over.

Tony and Tina's Wedding

Last night, John and I went to see Tony and Tina's Wedding for my friend Abbies birthday. I was a good time. For those who don't know, Tony and Tina's Wedding is a wedding and reception that is completely fake and staged. It is a very Italian family and all the stereotypical things that happen at big Italian weddings. They pull random people to participate all through out the night. John and I both got pulled onto the dance floor to dance with the cast.

Afterwords, we went to Adobo restaurant for some margaritas. It was good to see Abbie, we have been friends since the 4th grade and only see each other eavery few months.

4 days till Hawaii...........

Once again, it has been a long time since we updated and I apologize. The past few weeks have been a whirlwind.

For one, school is out for the summer. This is definetly one of the perks of being a teacher. I will be starting grad school in July and I am busy trying to find a mind-less summer job to keep me busy until then. I got a job at a restaurant but I dont really want to work it since they are looking for weekends only. I applied at Old Navy and Bath and Body Works too, so we will see what pans out.

The weather is being consistanlty nice now which is really great. This past weekend, we spent Saturday sitting outside at a bar and grill, wandering around a street fest, and seeing Sex and the City (if you like the show, you will love the movie). Sunday, we went a layed by the lake. It was only 62 out, but John got so sunburned! Luckly, I have been tanning, so I didnt burn at all. This was just a wake-up call that when we are in Hawaii, suncreen will be a must.

I bought us a Wii fit. It is really fun. Its weird how a little board can tell how you are moving. Its almost like some one is in the room watching. Its also quite entertaining to watch John try and hula hoop! :)

8 days until we leave for Hawaii.....I cant wait! I have been shopping like crazy so get ready. Sun and Sand.....here we come!