Looks like I'm lucky to get in about 1 post per month at the rate I'm going! So much is happening and so fast! Here are some snapshots of some of my 'days off' and how I get to spend them. This first one was a great day. My friend Seana let me stay at her hotel while she was visiting another island. Since the hotel was already paid for, parking and all, she insisted I stay there. It was the Hilton Hawaiian Village of all places and was so nice to unplug and hide out. The first day, as soon as I got off work, I went directly to the beach and parked it. I don't remember much other than rolling over and pulling my spare towel over me. I laid there for almost 5 hours! The sun was setting and I got chilly, but didn't move I was so tired. When I woke up, this is the view I saw. I woke up smiling.

Driving around the island.
One of my days off, I was overwhelmed with all the wonderful opportunities at my finger tips and how I should spend my day. I went kayaking, running, swimming and hiking. This is the view from my hike.




Succulents. My favorite. And they are all over this island. They make me so happy.
This picture was taken by a random couple I stopped and asked if they could snap a photo of me. We ended up talking for almost an hour! Their names were Katie and Derek. They had just gotten engaged in Carmel and came out here to celebrate. What a small world. They were such a sweet couple and were asking for recommendations on what to do, where to go and what restaurants to try / avoid. I did what I could to point them in the right direction. I love meeting new people.

This is Spitting Caves near my house. My good friends from back in Cali came out to visit and we came here after eating at Kona Brewery, a great place on the water next to my house with live music and excellent food. It was great to catch up with them and to have some familiar faces!
Marcie, me and Evelyn.
Me and Angela... my roomie.


Stay tuned for sailboat races, a day on the Admiral's Barge and other random stories! All in all, things here are going well. I did hurt my ear drum and have been out of the water for 2 weeks, which is frustrating. I can't dive for another 2 weeks, but at least I got cleared to get in the water. Which means surfing of stand up paddling this week :o)