Mahalo

We have been back from beautiful Oahu for almost two weeks. However, our kids are still saying, " I don't want to leave Hawaii." Tough luck kiddos, if only life was a permanent vacation. You're officially on mainland soil.

It was an interesting trip. Relaxing for the most part, but a pretty tough beginning because Micron had a fever before and 3 days into the trip. Let's just say, I couldn't relax in paradise, no matter how much the surf and sand called to me. But in the end, it was fabulous, and nothing less than awesome. Mr. Fliz is already asking when we're going back (and the plane hadn't taken off yet). 

This was the kids and Mr. Fliz's first time to the island they call the "Gathering Place." Fortunately for me, this was my third time, but it was ten years ago since I last saw this magical place. Creating new memories with my family was especially fun and what stood out most in my mind, is remembering how carefree my children were at the beach. Without a care in the world, they played, and played, and played, and played some more on the sand and in the ocean. Telling them to leave the beach was difficult at times. This vacation was exactly what our family needed. It seemed forever ago we had purchased tickets (just about the same time we were going to Disneyland) and then before we knew it, time for our getaway.

It was good quality family time. What I truly love about island getaways is the mentality and easy-going approach of the locals. They truly want you to "hang loose." No rush, no need to fret about things, the casual attitude and not to mention, their kindness to tourists. The people of Hawaii really speak to you. The locals for the most part were all quite kind, though we did encounter a few peeps not living up to the "hang loose" creed. 

I will do a few food-related travel posts on my travel blog here, please check back in a week or so.