Beautiful...

I few into to Hawaii and it was absolutely breathtaking and beautiful - clouds covering the mountains, sparkly blue water, green everywhere. I couldn't imagine why James, who had grown up here, would ever want to leave (found out why later.) They picked me up at the airport and off we went to a historic battle scene, over to the "punch bowl" and US Military cemetery, to one of the best shaved ice places in the city (that only a local would know) and then to the "city beach". I was exhausted, excited and couldn't believe I was in Hawaii! It was gorgeous, stunning, and simply beautiful.

I got a bit of a "no friend" burn (meaning I had "no friends" to make sure I was properly covered with sunscreen) in a matter of an hour, showered, had a few drinks by the ocean, walked around, ate sushi and hung out with my old Cleveland friends and read Dan Savage's book (Stranger editor) while sitting outside on the balcony. Tomorrow, a hike awaits early in the morning, a beautiful and intimate wedding in the afternoon and more adventures on Saturday.

Can I say beautiful and stunning... again?