We're Engaged!!!

Our trip to Hawaii couldn’t have been any better. Certainly the highlight was John’s proposal on the beach in Maui. We enjoyed so many parts of Hawaii: the sun, the sea life, the culture, and the sweet smells (oh yeah, and the cocktails!). Here are some highlight photos of our trip.

Maui - named after a sun goddess who lassoed the sun. I like this goddess!

View from our room in Maui

First order of business: surfing. Our first day we found out where the waves were, rented us some long boards and rode some small Hawaiian waves. After 5 hours of surfing, my arms were limp and my ass was burnt to a crisp. It was totally worth it though, because had we not gone first thing, we have not surfed at all. The waters were flat and the surfers jonesen.

We did stop for lunch and a beer, and then back out.

Self portrait

My surfing inspiration.

Sun setting behind Lanai

Before...

After!

I think we both walked around on cloud nine the night we got engaged. After having a great dinner and doing a little shopping we walked the moonlit path along the softly crashing waves to our fancy hotel.

We went on a Pacific Whale Foundation snorkeling eco-tour. If you’re ever in Maui looking for some snorkeling go with this company. We learned a ton about the sea life, their crew were all very knowledgeable about marine biology. They gave mini lessons and in-the-water snorkeling tours. It’s a green business so everything is used with a reuse and recycle mentality. They are a non-profit, money is used for marine animal protection.

Molokini, a sunken crater, was our first stop. It was a little windy and rough but still lots of colorful and interesting tropical fish. Then we visited Turtle Town, where we swam with lots of green turtles and manta rays. Whales weren’t too far off, you could hear their songs under water. On the way back, drinks were on the house. I’ll add more pictures from the under water camera later.

On our way to snorkel at Molokini which is off to the right.

John's ready to go!


Clever name, eh?


One of many magnificent rainbows we saw on our trip. We saw this one while watching for waves that never came :(


Bah-Bye Maui...


To be continued...