Kauai Reflections: Finale
I wake up one last time to the crows of the roosters inhabiting the island. I feel the cool breeze coming from the half open sliding door. From my bed, …
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Kauai Love
My dearest Jack, I was disappointed to hear that your busy schedule did not allow for you to travel with us to Kauai. I was racked up with guilt knowing …
Kauai Adventures: Can you ever forgive me?
Dear Duke, Greetings and salutations! I hope all is well. We haven’t spoken since our Kauai trip. My real life work has been keeping me busy and I have not …
Guide to 5 Days on Oahu: Day 5
I emerge out of the water in slow motion as I shake my head left to right, lips parted and slowly taking in precious air. Beads of water are expelled …
Guide to 5 Days on Oahu: Day 4
The drive up to Pali lookout is full of unspoken tension. The air is so thick and humid you could almost taste the rain from earlier. Everyone is on guard …
Guide to 5 Days on Oahu: Day 3
Prologue I promised myself a long time ago, during my first Luau, that I wouldn’t be in this situation but here we are. Here comes the part I dread the …