A Great Souvenir

So we went to Hawai'i, and the rebels we are we brought home some interesting souvenirs. When we were there, the "Aloha Spirit" really immpressed us. If you've never been, it's the idea that things like the sunset on ocean are more important than the hustle and bustle of every day life. Many Hawaiians take that time to stop, turn west, and just let the day go. "Aloha..." And that's just one example. So Becky and I wanted to bring that, along with the wonderful feeling of vacation and Maui home with us. So here's what we did:

Before...(it's Becky's first time with one this involved, she had to have a little pain killer)


Before...


...After.


The foot is Ava's, at the exact she was while in Hawai'i. It was a stamp taken actually on her 16 month day, August 6th. The hibiscus is a flower found all over Hawai'i, so it's very symbolic of that. Becky has her left foot with a pinkish flower, I have her right with red-orange. And I can't believe the number of positive comments we got from the wide variety of people on our way home from Maui. So we're very excited about them. Matt E from Island Ink Tattoo in Pa'ia, Maui did the art work for us. Thanks Matt!

Aloha!

Mahalo for taking time to check in. We're in Maui enjoying the aloha spirit. So far the week has flown by, but we've really experienced a lot. From a gecko in our room the first evening, to the coll little hippie town of Pa'ia. Plus sea turtles, an eel, a submarine... too much to list right now. I'll try and post a few pics...

Here's the plane...we've arrived!


The sunset from our lanai.


Aloha style, so relaxed she's nude!


Heading to the pool.


We took this raft around Lana'i. Few tourists do this, we snorkeled 3 times, visited a Lana'i beach, got to see Moloka'i and shipwreck beach. Just a great day trip.


Looking out at some windsurfers and an amzing view.


So look for more after we get home. I'll miss the ocean...

Aloha!