Tuesday, September 9, 2008

ALOHA!









My wonderful husband took me on a 10 day trip to Maui, Hawaii! We wanted to be able to take one more big trip before baby comes and before I get too big. When we went last year, we got lured into buying a timeshare- which actually has been a great thing, so we decided to use some of our points on the land of Aloha. Jon and I have figured out that we can't say "no" to a good sales pitch- even this year, we bought more points from them! (when we will learn?- hopefully before our kid(s) get too clever for us!) But, if you ever need advice on buying a timeshare, we can definitely help you out! :o)

So our trip this year was more for relaxing and just doing whatever than the big activities like we did last year. (the top blog picture was taken from a helicopter in Kaui last year- beautiful isn't it?) We did one boat ride to see the big sea turtles and snorkel around the crater/island. We got to swim with the turtles and I could have reached out and touched two of them; except for the $10,000 fine if I did! Our friends from our small group; Kim and Wayne were also in Maui, so we got to hang out with them a couple of times. Other than that, it was relaxing at the pool/beach, snorkeling, hiking the crater ( to see teh "magma"), going on Jon's driving adventures, or napping!

Here is what I have learned about myself: I think I much prefer warmer water and I like to go to places that have restaurants that I have been to before! Jon doesn't understand why I don't just jump into the water like he prefers (I inch my way in), and I don't last very long once I am in the water! Secondly, although I have always been a picky eater, since being pregnant I have a new disgust for pretty much all food. Which by the way, makes eating every 2-3 hours a nightmare! Needless to say, this was not pleasant for Jon (who by the way likes EVERY food) and he couldn't understand why I couldn't just stick it in my mouth, chew, and then swallow! However, I do appreciate his kindness and patience with me when I reached my mealtdown points, and he was pretty good at helping me find something to eat! I thought by now I was supposed to have food cravings, not food hatred!!
Overall, it was a great trip! We left before Hurricane Gustav and got home in time to fret over Hurricane Ike and it's impending doom! Not a bad way to end the summer!

1 comment:

Tony and Lindsay said...

Tiff
Looks like you had a blast! You are so blessed to go on these trips! What great memories. Hopefully these food dislikes will end soon! I woke up one day (around 18 weeks) and everything changed!! Hopefully it will do that for you too! :)