Back from Maui

After flying the friggin red-eye home and being completely out of whack with the time change; I am home. This picture was taken from our condo balcony. No shit, this is what I woke up to every morning (notice the lack of sun, we woke up at 4 am Hawaii time EVERYDAY! Note: that is 8 am MT) I never once missed home. I missed my children a couple of times but after talking to them I was good to go. My hubbie and I went alone for our 10th anniversary and it was bliss. I tried snorkeling for the first time and LOVED it. We purchased one of those disposable underwater cameras for our snorkeling cruise, the pictures are ok, but they definitely help us remember how beautiful the underwater world looks. We went on a guided tour to the "other" side of the island to a town named Hana (pronounced H-AU-NA). It is undeveloped, one hotel and it is really costy. Beautiful rain forests, waterfalls, lots of fruit on the side of the road. Just beautiful. We had reservations for a Luau, but after seeing the block long line we cancelled (we have been to authentic luaus before so no love lost there). On our actual anniversary we went on a 3 hour (yea, yea funny: Gilligan's Island) sunset dinner cruise. The food was great, the view unbeatable, but the Mai Tais and Blue Hawaiians were the best--maybe because of the fresh juice used. It was awesome, anytime we were on a ship there was an open bar with FREE DRINKS!! NO LIMIT!! Neither of us partook (word?) of too many we were unsure of the alcohol intake laws and driving in Hawaii. Next time we will find a D.D. or leave the rental at our condo and use a taxi. 7 days seemed like enough toward the end of the week but now that I am home, it wasn't long enough. We have already started planning our next trip to Maui, but we will take the boys then. Thinking in two years so that Tel is 5 and can take part in the activities that are offered. If ever you get the chance to go, do it. It is definitely worth the money.