a little vacation

Adam and I had the pleasure of taking a get-away, no-daughter-allowed vacation at the end of July. It was a little weird leaving Michaela with Nana for several nights (we've only been away from her for one night at a time before) but I knew I had to grab the chance before baby #2 comes (for those of you who didn't know... this is the announcement!) and we don't have the opportunity for another 18 months.

So with that as the backdrop, Adam and I packed as little luggage as we could and headed off for Maui. It was the first time to Hawaii for both of us, and we loved it, though we could have done without the sky-high prices of everything. But I guess that's the price of paradise.

We didn't do a whole lot, but it was relaxing and a wonderful change of pace. I think our favorite day was the day we drive the road to Hana. At the end we visited a beach recommended by a local to eat our picnic box lunch, and it was truly spectacular. Enjoy the photos!

The beach where we ate our lunch on the far east side of the island.

A cheeseburger at the original 'Cheeseburger in Paradise'

The view from said cheeseburger stand

 Our hotel was located on Ka'anapali Beach, one of the best touristy beaches in Maui. At the far end was Black Rock(s?). The following photo sequence details Adam conquering the Black Rock like a local. I was just trying not to drop the camera in the ocean, so pardon the blurry details.

After swimming out, he climbs up the lava rock

At the top, conversing with locals and checking on technique

Taking the plunge! (Don't worry, he survived.)

The last morning at our hotel, we received kukui nut leis in farewell.