Our First Week in New Zealand

City Life Hotel Downtown Wellington

 

Frank Kitts Park

 

Te Papa Museum

Bucket Fountain Cuba Street

 

"Solace in the Wind"

 

 Waitangi Playground

Oriental Bay Beach

 

So Rich and Creamy!

 

Hawaii Friends, Family, Flora and Fauna

Having Fun with "Da Claw"

 

"Blackie" or Should We Call Him "Winky"?

Sandy's with Sandy and the Gang

 

Mother's Day Brunch at Hawaii Kai Golf Course

 

Hiked Aiea Loop Trail Twice

 

Ala Moana Beach Park with Aunty Brooke

 

Mountain Apple From Our Neighbor's Tree

 

 Lilikoi

 Makapu'u Lighthouse Hike

Poor Uncle

 

Snow Factory with Aunty Ani

 

Sage Making Mochi with Grandma

Rec 1 Waterslides

 

That's Not a Cat

Bird of Paradise

 

The Boys Loved to Eat Papaya

 

Twin Dragon Fruit Flowers (Only Bloom for One Night)

 

FBI Karaoke Reunion

We were so fortunate to spend over two months in Hawaii. It was just what we needed to relax and recharge before heading off to our new destination. Fortunately Ani was in town for a week and a half. FBI reunion at Toma's Karaoke.  I was able to attend two weddings, celebrated quite a few birthdays and also Mother's Day and Father's Day. There's nothing as wonderful as talking story with family and friends, those who love you unconditionally and will cheer you on even when you are feeling your most discouraged. And oh how we ate the local food- spam musubi, shoyu chicken, papaya, passionfruit, lychee, kulolo, malasadas, coco puffs, mochi, Zippy's, Korean plate lunch, and Grandma's special meatloaf.