[madmonkeygirl]

Having gone to Hawaii 3 or 4 times in my lifetime since my dad had to go over there for work the month of September is nice to go. I think i went second week of September once and the weather was gorgeous (occasional rain shower but not enough to keep me and CM out of the water much). We stayed on Oahu though since that is where my dad had to work. I would rather have gone to Maui but hey maybe someday when i go back i will stay in Maui instead. But let me tell ya nothing like laying on Wakiki beach and swimming in the nice clear blue warm water...i don't like the beaches here anymore i am very spoiled.

I've done the luau thing before really nice transportation to and from your hotel. Also CM and i did a dolphin watch all day on a catamaran it was a blast. Just things off the beaten path so to say. I would never have done the dolphin watch on my own so i thank CM for being the one to try this with me.

Pearl Harbor held meaning for CM so we did it. Brings tear to me eye just thinking about all those lives lost. Something that should be seen just once if you're able to.

I would have taken him on the hike to the top of the volcano but the worst thing about that hike (needing a flashlight yes a flashlight) due to the spiral staircase in the complete darkness going up the top part. It was very scary with no flashlight and i'm really surprised i did not twist my ankle or break any legs.

I didn't get to snorkel or horseback but did go over to the North Shore to watch the surfers.

But for the most part i am one to just lay on the beach reading a good book and go swimming in the water. Kicking it back doing nothing.

Yes the flea market is there (it was right across the street from our hotel) but we didn't go there at all...and oh yeah forgot we did make the trek to the Dole Pineapple Factory of course.