The Last Sunset in Hawaii

After an amazing 2 and a half weeks in Hawaii, we ended the trip with a beautiful drive through what seemed like 5 different types of weather. I will never forget the amount of freedom, wonder and astonishment I felt. There was a transformation within my soul that occurred during this drive.

First rainbow we saw in Hawaii

"Once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won't even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in. That is what this storm is all about." 

-Haruki Murakami

Mauna Kea covered in snow in the background. Such an incredible sight to see.

You will never be completely at home again, because a part of your heart will always be elsewhere. That is the price you pay for the richness of knowing and loving people in more than one place.

Beginning of night fall

Every second brings a fresh beginning, every hour holds a new promise, every night our dreams can bring hope, and every day is what you choose to make it.

I miss Hawaii already. 

Driving Home From Kona

So this drive has happened 4 times out of our trip. Sounds like not so much, but it's 2 and a half hours each way. Usually Im asleep for most of the ride because my boy is driving but for once I stayed awake and it is one of the most incredible drives I have ever experienced. Hanging my head out the window, listening to Creedance Clearwater Revival and occasionally looking over at the face of my lover. I could not ask for anything better. 

As a miniature recap of the day in Kona, we cruised on a high powered 14 person boat with humpback whales, swam with dolphins at the bow of the boat, captured manta rays jumping at the sight of "False Killer Whales". (Pictures and video to come in the next post)

ENOUGH SAID. 

From one extreme to another. The Big Island of Hawaii has 11 out of 13 climates possible in the world.

Ive never felt more open and more free in my life. My bones have been awakened, my soul has been set free: I have finally and truly realized that I am a free soul.

Ever changing, developing and growing.

Within 5 minutes of fog one can see the sun

Nature will forever be my calling. 

Oahu: The North Shore

"The poetry of the earth is never dead."

- John Keats

The day started with a peaceful drive through coffee plantations, pineapple farms, and mountains.

Sunset day 1

Sunset day 2

Don't worry we kept it classy

Some of my new favorite trees along the east coast of Oahu on a farm

Matty not naked in the woods

"Nature is so powerful, so strong. Capturing its essence is not easy - your work becomes a dance with light and weather. It takes you to a place within yourself."

- Annie Leibovitz