MahaNakhon: 1,050 ft up
6. toukokuuta 2023, Thaimaa ⋅ 🌙 91 °F
We had a great ramen dinner followed by a visit to MahaNakhon, the tallest building in Bangkok with a gorgeous clear skywalk and outside lounge area. It was a windy but beautiful evening with greatLue lisää
MahaNakhon part 2
6. toukokuuta 2023, Thaimaa ⋅ 🌙 90 °F
We ended the evening with mango sticky rice which was interesting and delicious
Last day Thailand: exploring Ayutthaya
7. toukokuuta 2023, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 95 °F
We took a driver to Ayutthaya, the ancient city that was once the capital of Thailand. I
Ayutthaya: portal of time
7. toukokuuta 2023, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 99 °F
We finally found the portal of time! A gate taken over by a tree that still stands after the other walls fell down. Locals believe that walking through helps to stop the effects of aging. Here’sLue lisää
Ayutthaya: Wat Ratchaburana
7. toukokuuta 2023, Thaimaa ⋅ ⛅ 99 °F
Next we headed to another Buddhist temple that had towers to explore. In one of the towers a colony of bats took up residence so that was neat to see. Afterwards we ate an amazing lunch across theLue lisää
Ayutthaya: Wat Lokaya Sutharam
7. toukokuuta 2023, Thaimaa ⋅ ☀️ 102 °F
The reclining Buddha. This statue was massive and beautiful. It depicts the Buddha as he passed and entered nirvana. It’s 137 ft long and 26 ft tall. For different ceremonies and holidays they drapeLue lisää
Jade experience
7. toukokuuta 2023, Thaimaa ⋅ ☀️ 97 °F
We went to a store which carried exclusively jade products. It was very nice and we learned more about jade than I thought there was to learn. So many color variations, not just green! And manyLue lisää
Sunset at rooftop pool and last supper
7. toukokuuta 2023, Thaimaa ⋅ 🌙 91 °F
Enjoyed Sarah and Olaf’s rooftop pool which included super powerful spa jets. Then a beautiful charcuterie dinner with delicious combinations and a relaxing evening before saying “see you soon”Lue lisää
Flying bangkok->seoul->honolulu->kahului
8. toukokuuta 2023, Thaimaa ⋅ ☁️ 91 °F
We traveled across the international time zone so even though we traveled over 30 hours we left Bangkok at 6:20am and landed in Hawaii at 10:30am “the same day.” It made for a very long day andLue lisää
Hanging out in Seoul on the way to Hawai
8. toukokuuta 2023, Etelä-Korea ⋅ ☀️ 57 °F
After over an hour getting through security to our terminal, we are welcoming the relaxing lounge until our plane takes off for Honolulu.
Big island day 1 part 2
8. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Upon landing in Hawaii we checked into our hostel, grabbed some Jamaican food, then headed to a historical national preserve for a sunset hike.
Big island day 1 part 3
8. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Pololu historic trail
9. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We started the morning with breakfast including massive pancakes, followed by a steep hike down to a black “sand” (mostly rock) beach. Stunning!
Attempted snorkeling after a hike
9. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
The water was too rough and visibility poor so we hiked back instead. But a beautiful beach regardless.
Keauhou Bay
9. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Watched an amazing sunset and snorkeled with manta rays in Kona. It was an amazing experience that we’ll cherish forever ❤️ we need to download more videos from our Insta360 but check the otherLue lisää
Bucket list item ✅✅
9. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We took a short catamaran trip (6 minutes) to an area that manta rays frequent to feed on plankton. Our guides were amazing and taught us about keeping the rays safe and more about them which wasLue lisää
Snorkeling two step
10. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
We snorkeled an area known as “two step” before leaving Kona for the east side of the island. It was like swimming in a giant aquarium and absolutely beautiful!
Hawaii volcanoes national park
10. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
National park #16 for us together! Although no lava is flowing currently we still enjoyed the views before a relaxing evening in Pahoa.
Hawaii volcanoes np part 2
10. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Hiked to the sea arch and through a lava tube. The sea arch is formed by the vigorous wind and sea crashing into the cliffs and wearing them away to form beautiful formations. The lava tubes areLue lisää
Pahoa night, and Kehena beach
10. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We stayed the night at a peaceful Airbnb outside of Pahoa, a small town on the southeast side of the island. Across the street was Kehena beach, formed in a 1955 lava flow and one of the newestLue lisää
Morning in Pahoa
11. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Sunrise from across the street of our Airbnb followed by a beautiful drive back to Kona.
Mauna Kea sunset
11. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
Amazing sunset at Mauna Kea where you go from sea level to 13,803 ft in a short drive. We stopped at the visitors center at 9,000 ft up to acclimate a bit and see the Mauna Kea silversword plant whichLue lisää
Mauna kea sunset part 2
11. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 45 °F
Stargazing on Mauna Kea
11. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F
We went back to the visitors center after sunset. Our guides did a great job getting down the mountain between brakes and engine braking, ours (Blaze) ending with a brake temperature of 155 degreesLue lisää
Flying big island to Maui
12. toukokuuta 2023, Yhdysvallat ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Early flight to Maui allowed us to hit the ground running and head up to Haleakala NP soon after landing.