And we did.
Matthew and I celebrated 10 years of marriage with a trip to Maui, leaving 40 degree, rainy Portland for this beautiful tropical island. Oma and Papa watched the kids back home, and we were on our own! The entire experience is highly recommended.
Our resort’s lobby was an oasis,
and the beach was right at our doorstep.
We drove the beautiful highway to Hana:
Stopover at the Ke'anae Peninsula:
We visited the old Banyan Tree in Lahaina, which was planted in 1873. It was only 8 feet tall at the time, but now has 12 trunks and covers 200 square feet, at least. This tree is a-maz-ing. Can you see Matt?
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Me, in downtown Lahaina. My entire wardrobe was provided by my sister, Rita, by the way – I had no reason until this trip to own summer maternity clothes. Rita, your clothes had a wonderful time.
We lazed around at this fabulous Napili Beach – reading, swimming, and watching these paddle surfers – something I’d love to try when I’m not so equilibrium-challenged. Look at this incredible scenery!
One evening, we dined on Makena Beach at sunset to celebrate our 10 years – it was a beautiful evening, and the restaurant sent our table a platter of happy anniversary chocolates at the end of our meal.
Of course, no trip is complete without the luau, which was also in Lahaina, and very tasty! Open bar, so lots of smoothies garnished with pineapples and orchids for me. My new favorite: the lava flow, a pina colada with blended strawberry on top, which I guess resembles a volcano or something. Mmmmm. Wonder what it’s like with rum?
before the show, we had an opportunity to gaze at the sunset and get our photos taken
hula!
A small day trip to La Perouse Bay to see the last lava outflow, some 200 years ago.
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Shuffle boarding at the resort on our last morning – we were more evenly matched here than at putt-putt. I’m guessing that the forward vs. sideways stance and my baby bump has something to do with it. Plus, Matt’s just better at putt-putt.
our happy second honeymoon – a refreshing and romantic getaway!
3 comments:
Very beautiful pictures. And it sounds like you had a wonderful time. Congratulations again!!!
Thanks, Mom - it was awesome!
Lora, this looks like a fabulous vacation and you do look smashing. In the last picture with you and Matt, I cannot decide who looks like they feel more blessed, you or Matt.
Very sweet. Congratulations on all your blessings!!
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