On the go again!

The snow started falling, oh no we were still in Indiana, call the troops and get out of town now.  There was no way we were going to get stuck in West Lafayette when we we're suppose to be on a flight to Hawaii tomorrow.  So why wait, Got Gus and Haley and we left town in blowing freezing snow. Stayed with Marsha for a few hours and then got to the airport in plenty of time. Still snowing like a mad dog.

Got to Dallas and had no cellphone , what a way to start a vacation. Used phone finder and it was at the front of the airport terminal in Indy, wow called the American terminal and found it. Miracle, get to pick it up when I return.  Probably just as well, no cell phone on the trip. It took Haley, Gus, Elena and me to locate it. Great group effort.

Flights delayed, and by the time we touched down in Lihue,  it took 24 hours if you count leaving early because of the snow. But boy it is beautiful. Arrived late 10:30, 70 degrees.

Staying with Kevin and Laurie in a beautiful home, first time the kids have had their own bathroom, they are excited, not to mention they are in Hawaii!

Went hiking to a light house and swimming on the beach close to the house. Water is warm and so soft. Napped in the afternoon and took another walk on the beach, heavenly!

Next day Went to Waimea Canyon, beautiful views, the tropical Grand Canyon. Could see all the way to Niihau, the last island In the chain of Hawaiian islands. Then off to Salt Ponds for boogie boarding and snorkeling. Gus founds some waves and Kirk found some fish.

Next stop Spouting Horn, which is holes in the lava rocks and when the wave surge comes in you have old faithful. Gus renamed it the bidet. Watched a beautiful sunset and moon rise. Then back to Kevin's and Laurie's for dinner. 

Life could not be better! Good food, good company, and 70 degrees!