We stayed in Ko Olina, on the west side of Oahu. They have four man-made lagoons that are incredible. One morning when I was so inspired to run (sea-level is great for my lack of running ability), I was running along the lagoons and there were cats everywhere - about 20. They must have been wild domesticated cats. They also didn't look friendly.
lagoon 2Along with a whole bunch of folks that were in Hawaii for the wedding (the real reason why we were luckily vacationing in Hawaii), we all went on a little tour of a Macadamia Nut farm. The tours/show was given by a Samoan chief, who had us laughing the whole time.
us.
Sean & Lauren with the chief.
grandma seemed to be enjoying herself!Kayla was able to come out to join us. Everyone got together for a rehearsal dinner on the beach before the big wedding day.
cousins.
sisters.
sunset.The big day arrived and Sean & Lauren tied the knot at a sweet little chapel on the beach. The ceremony was short and sweet (my kind of ceremony). My little cousin Sean is all grown up!
love.
grooms cake = mochi = great idea
sisters = mom & aunt gingerAfter all the wedding festivities, we had a few days left and ventured to Waikiki (too many people) and boogie boarded, got a sunburn and had some malasadas. Malasadas are amazing delicious, doughnut-like tasty treats that are available from a truck in a Kmart parking lot. They were fabulous, but I think we all liked the truck - so bright and cheerful.
kayla's happy!
so is kalin!a great trip to hawaii and back to reality. how does it go by so quickly each time?
Back in that magical time when I was on vacation just last week, a few of us went to the Swap Meet that I suppose happens weekly in a huge vacant lot in Honolulu. This place had everything, and then some: fresh fish, fruits and vegetables, and of course what you'd expect from a swap meet - totally random assortment of everything. Some examples: weapons, bullet proof vests, Coach purses, hawaiian shirts, toys. Looking for something in particular, I'm sure you could find it.
