On Friday Mom and I went for a walk on the nature trail that runs through town while Rob was at classes. When he got back we ran over to Gallery of Great things in the hopes of finding some great work of art. Alas, it didn't happen. After we drove over to the Waipio lookout, stopped in a couple of galleries in Honokaa and then drove through Ahualoa. Beautiful. That night we ate dinner at Merriman's which was sadly disappointing. Mom and I must have ordered the wrong thing, but it was too little bang for our big bucks.
On Saturday morning after eating crepes at the Farmers Market we got on our hiking shoes and headed up into the pastures behind the house to Waipio. It was a beautiful clear day, a rare thing. Once when Rob was in high school a herd of angry cows chased him down and so he has a healthy fear of the herds. We encountered one and I'll admit, it was kind of spooky. Mom and Dad thought we were silly, but when a bunch of cows starts trotting your way, it's scary! Anyway, it was a beautiful hike. This was the first time I had ever done this hike! Hopefully not the last. The views were amazing. The only downside is for the first time the entire week I forgot sunblock. Farmer burn. Yuck!
After the hike Rob and I went down and parked at Spencer and walked down to Maumae for a final beach adventure. Rob got in and played in the waves for awhile. I sat and roasted.
We drove back up to Waimea and had one last dinner at Pau, said our goodbyes and then drove down to the airport. We had a lovely sunset on our drive.
It was such a fantastic week. Loved every single second and can't wait until we go back!!!
7 comments:
Waipio was so clear! When you guys come back, lets coordinate!
What a dream vacation! It sounds like a second honeymoon & I love that first picture of you & Rob. You still look like newlyweds!
It was a fantastic week for us, too! Can't wait for your next visit.
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We had a herd of cows tramp through our campsite one time. It was kind of freaky! I can understand being a bit nervous. They are big animals and could probably do some damage in large numbers.
What a great vacation! I bet it was a hard one to come back home after. :) I'm doing that getting back into "real life" bit myself after a nice getaway. There must be a better way! :)
That picture of you and Rob at the lookout is so cute. Those pictures of the hike are totally amazing. I might have to steal some and blow them up. Those greens and blues! What a fab trip you had.
Yes, that pic of you two is so great. And the colors are amazing. Waipio is never that clear! I can't wait for June.
I want to go hiking too!
Photos are great, just like always.
D.
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