Yesterday’s hike was once again amazing. We slogged through mud to reach Waimoku Falls in in the Kipahulu area of Haleakala National Park. At just 2 miles, it’s a no problem hike for almost anyone if you don’t mind getting a little mucky. Ok, maybe a little more than a little. The trail is muddy, …
Author: Susan
The Sun Did Come Up…
After getting up at 1:30 (ok, 1:40 after hitting snooze), we took a sunrise tour up Haleakala to see the sunrise. Unfortunately, nature wasn’t on our side. We glimpsed beautiful streaks of pink between the clouds, and then it was light. I was freezing the whole time, but despite all that, it was worth it. …
The Space Between the Plans
Steven and I are both planners, but in very different ways. My planning: "Hey this looks really cool. Kayak to Gilligan's Island. Let's go!" Then I am done. Steven, as you saw, makes spreadsheets. I kind of have a spreadsheet in my head—more of a "these are the things I want to do while I'm …
Hawaii, Oh boy :(
A free trip to Hawaii. Wow, right? I don't know; I just wasn't feeling it. It's the middle of the school year. It's a long flight to just sit on the beach. I don't need any more skin cancer. It will probably be the first nice weather week in Chicago. I had all kinds of …