Aloha from Hawaii!

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Aloha!

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{From my Instagram!}

I’m currently on the third full day of my vacation in Hawaii and am writing this post up in the wee hours of the morning since I’m definitely feeling the three hour jetlag. The weather here is wonderful and there is not a sign of a hurricane to be seen. Kyle and his family were here during the great hurricane of Iselle and experienced traumatic palm-tree swaying and a small drizzle. Terrifying 😯 .

Here’s what I’ve been up to the first two days!

I left my hometown for LAX around 6:30 in the morning and had a relatively easy flight over. Kyle was waiting for me at the gate (which is all of 20 meters from where the planes come in, the airport is so small!) and we drove about 20 minutes to the condo my parents own. The rest of the day was spent relaxing around the house and eating an appetizer-filled dinner at a restaurant called Lava Lava. The restaurant is perched right on the beach and we sat for about two hours enjoying each other’s company and passing around different small plates. My camera battery died early on, so I wasn’t able to snap too many food photos, but just believe me, everything was deeeeeeelicious! 

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Wendi and Gary

Kyle’s parents, Wendi and Gary

My favorite appetizer from the night included asian-style chicken wings that had a delicious sweet and salty glaze to them. Definitely something I want to try to recreate once I’m back at home!DSC_0027 Hawaii Trip!!The next day I got up at around 5 in the morning, read some blogs, replied to some emails, and went on a 3 mile run. Lately, I’ve been trying to run more regularly since no other cardio exercise makes me feel so fantastic and I’m happy to report that it’s getting easier and more enjoyable. In my opinion, there’s no better way to explore a place than by running through it! Right when I was finishing, Kyle’s mom texted me asking if I was close to the Starbucks that’s across the street from the condo, and I headed over to get two lattes for her and Kyle as well as a variety of baked goods from the specialty grocery store. 

Sleepy, but still classy with the pinky up!

Sleepy, but still classy with the pinky up!

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Breakfast after my run included scrambled eggs with onions and tomatoes, donut holes, toast with butter, bacon, and watermelon. Not a bad way to start the day! 

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After eating, we all headed over to a HUGE hotel to swim in their pools for most of the day. I think the property is close to 50 acres big in its entirety and they actually have a mini train to take you around if you don’t feel like walking. We spent some time swimming around the pool and going down water slides before exploring the lagoon they have open. We ended up finding a few turtles and had two of them swim up right next to us! 

Beach!

Kyle, me, Amanda (their cousin), and Adam (Kyle’s little brother)

After being in the sun for a few hours, all of us were pretty exhausted and we headed back home to rest up for the rest of the day. We had a delicious dinner of asian/hawaiian-style salmon that Kyle made and I passed out pretty early after reading a little. 

Hope you guys are having a great week! I’m off to a Farmer’s Market in 30 minutes, so I’ve got to run and get ready :) .

 

Comments

  2. says

    All of your pictures make me miss Hawaii so much! I have to admit, I was so excited to see you post an update! You guys look like you are having so much fun, and your bathing suit is adorable. Also, I have to admit, I am totally gushing over Kyle and his brother. Is the brother single? 😉 just kidding… sort of. Hehe, anyway, have a great rest of your trip and enjoy those runs! I agree, no other cardio makes me feel as good as a solid run.

    • says

      You need to get back here pronto!! What island do you guys normally go to :)?

      And sadly, he is not ;). Can you believe he’s only 16 years old?!? Kyle gets bitter since they look the same age even though he has 4 1/2 years on him haha.

      Hope you’re doing wonderfully!!

  8. says

    I laughed so hard at your “terrifying” comment – you are hilarious :) It’s awesome that you are getting back into running – and amazing how running can either make you feel super good about yourself or really humble you, depending on the moment.

  12. says

    So so jealous!! My hubby and I have plans to go to Hawaii next year, but nothing has really been set in stone yet. Its just so beautiful there! Hope you continue to have an amazing time!! :)

  14. says

    Looks like so much fun!!! Hawaii is hands down my favorite place on earth. Maui is my second home, but I’m not picky. 😉 that breakfast looks soooo yummy, and I am inspired by your newfound dedication to running! I need to get back into it soon. I agree with you about how amazing it can make you feel!! Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your vaycay… I will be living vicariously through you, beauty!

    Xox,
    Jordan

  16. says

    Looks like y’all are having a great time. So nice that your able to stay @ your parents condo in Hawaii. BTW, I love your bathing suit. Did you get it from a local boutique or a nationwide store?

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