Hawaii & down to New Zealand

November 2022 - January 2023

Its been 3 years since we were on a cruise ship. We took the extra points and will be cruising with our friends, Rick and Darla plus Laura and Wayne. We'll travel from Hawaii to Fiji, Bora Bora then to Australia and back to New Zealand. Read more

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- Nov 24, 2022, 4:47am
- 🌧 55 °F
- Altitude: 166 m
- United States Texas Smith County Tyler Pounds Field 32.350997, -95.40948732°21’4” N 95°24’34” W
Day 1
Heading to Honolulu
November 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
Bed 12:15
Alarm 3:00
Pulled out of Eagles Nest 4:10
Arrive at Tyler Pounds Airport 4:30
All checked in and heading to DFW and then Honolulu 4:38

I can’t wait to hand out these homemade Turkey Tootsie Roll pop to some AA employees today as we fly. I am thankful for the ability to fly, to travel and to explore this world.Read more
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- Nov 24, 2022, 3:00pm
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: 12 m
- United States Hawaii Honolulu County Mokumoa Island (historical)Honolulu International Airport 21.329742, -157.9203421°19’47” N 157°55’13” W
Day 1
Luggage and new friends
November 24, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Our flight to Dallas was extra long because of intense rain in the metroplex. But we got through it.

We enjoyed meaningful conversations with 2 new passengers and hearing their life experiences.

The nonstop flight to Honolulu was 8 hours. Long. We talked at length to one flight attendant that joined TWA back in the day.

Because Glenn and I only got 3 hours of sleep Wednesday night. we did sleep off and on. I watched Father of the Bride and my favorite, Planes, Trains and Automobiles.

We met George from Sulfer Springs, Texas who met his wife in the military in Hawaii and was returning with family members to celebrate and walk down memory lane. Note the matching shirts.
All of our luggage arrived, however my big piece was heavily damaged. Glenn got a form to fill out and return to AA. In the mean time duc tape will have to work.

We took an Uber ride to Stephen and Daisy’s home, a couple we met with A Candle in the Window. It was about 4pm and their Thanksgiving dinner family celebration was winding down. There were tables set out in the yard, kinds running wild and playing games then about 25 adults sitting around talking. A fun filled home.

This is our home for the next two days. A small traditional Hawaiian 🌺 family that is full of love and character. Daisy homeschools 3 of her 4 kids. Stephen is a night nurse. The Rohrs attend a small Southern Baptist church. They are loaning us their car on Friday so we can visit Pearl Harbor.Read more
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- Nov 25, 2022, 9:28am
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 24 m
- United States Hawaii Honolulu County Waikīkī Helumoa (historical)21.283779, -157.83112621°17’2” N 157°49’52” W
Day 2
Dads apartment in 1952
November 25, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Dad was stationed in the army back in 1952. They lived in this apartment C. It’s still here.

And in typical Judy and Glenn style. We knocked on the door. Met the tenet.

We FaceTimed dad with the tennet. He loved it. Dad paid 85.00 a month. Now the rate is 1,100 per month. She said there had been some recent upgrades with AC unit installed.Read more
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- Nov 25, 2022, 1:25pm
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- United States Hawaii Honolulu County Pu‘uloa USS Arizona 21.364971, -157.94999721°21’54” N 157°56’60” W
Day 2
Pearl Harbor
November 25, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Spent the day at USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL. Heart breaking and reflections.
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- Nov 25, 2022, 5:38pm
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 10 m
- United States Hawaii Honolulu County Kapahulu Pākī Playground 21.274288, -157.8160421°16’27” N 157°48’58” W
Day 2
Waikiki
November 25, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Wonderful afternoon with Wayne and Laura.

After the Memorial, we cautiously directed Glenn back downtown near Wayne and Laura’s hotel. We had read reviews of a Bonzi burger at a mall. We found the place. Good burgers and fries. We walked around. Then I wanted to see Waikiki beach. Check that off my bucket list.

After dropping off Wayne and Laura at their hotel, we filled up the car with gas. 5.19 a gallon. Next your standard photo of us with Diamond Head in the background.

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- Nov 26, 2022, 12:26pm
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: 29 m
- United States Hawaii Honolulu County Pū‘ōhala Village Puohala Playground 21.41302, -157.79229521°24’47” N 157°47’32” W
Day 3
State Park
November 26, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
The family took us for a quick ride to the State Park near by. Simon was showing us his climbing skills.
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- Nov 27, 2022, 4:00pm
- ⛅ 73 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- United States Hawaii Kauai County Nawiliwili Kalapakī Beach 21.960335, -159.35067721°57’37” N 159°21’2” W
Day 4
Kauai Excursions by Darla
November 27, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Sunday morning we arrived into island of Kauai

Rick and Darla picked up a large 6 seater car for us to explore the island. Also we had a guided tour through the radio that gave us rich history of the island. We saw three different waterfalls, stopped at a Buddhist temple that just closed and walked down a path of Rainbow eucalyptus trees.

For lunch we stopped at a fish food truck and ate right there on the picnic table. Glenn ordered a “tacos a pastor”. Delicious.

We made a quick stop along the side of the road on a golf course to cut up the walnut banana bread that Laura had purchased at the first waterfall stop.

Fun day. Bad jokes by Glenn. Lots of laughs.Read more
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- Nov 29, 2022, 9:23am
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 4 m
- United States Hawaii Maui Kahului Hobron Point 20.896972, -156.4668920°53’49” N 156°28’1” W
Day 6
Relaxing day and travel to Maui
November 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Sunday after returning from our afternoon adventure with our friends, we came back to the state room for a quick Power Nap - however we slept from 4:30-6:30. We slept through our dinner reservations at Gagneys.

Monday, we stayed on the ship. We had breakfast in The Windows and then for lunch we were joined by Jon and Cindy Edwards. We sat there from 12 noon til 2:30. The Spirit left the dock at 1:30 and we were at the back on the boat. It was a cloudy and raining day

We attended the 8:30 showing after our wonderful Cagney steak dinner. We recognized the manager of the restaurant as benign on The Spirit with us in 2020.

This morning was a beautiful sunrise as we ate bfast out on the deck.

Glenn is trying to watch as much of the World Cup as he can. Yesterday after riding the stationary bike and watching 1 game, he watched another game while soaking in the jacuzzi and the game was on the big screen.Read more
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- Nov 29, 2022, 11:37am
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 155 m
- United States Hawaii Maui Huelo Hoolawaliilii Stream 20.911233, -156.24282820°54’40” N 156°14’34” W
Day 6
On the road to Hana part 1
November 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
First waterfall
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- Nov 29, 2022, 2:41pm
- ⛅ 77 °F
- Altitude: 257 m
- United States Hawaii Maui Haiku Papaaea Reservoir 20.885048, -156.20706220°53’6” N 156°12’25” W
Day 6
Road to Hana Part 2
November 29, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Yes, the road was very curvey.
Beautiful views.
Narrow roads.
Waterfalls everywhere.
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