So Long Paradise- We Will Meet Again!

My time here in Maui was amazing! Yesterday was Ben's sister's wedding right on the beach in Makena, HI! It was a beautiful ceremony that began with the big Hawaiian minister blowing the Conch shell and it included a Hawaiian poem.

There is so much more that we want to do on this island, but it was also important to balance relaxation. Next time we come, we definitely want to stay in Hana for a few nights so we can really take the time to enjoy that side of the island! I also want to get an underwater digital camera so I can share my snorkeling trips with everyone too (yesterday I saw a long green eel and a black and purple fish with a hook like fun popping out the top, that I wish I could have shown everyone). I tried a lot of new stuff and had fun adventures! We will definitely return!

P.S. Quick warning for anyone visiting the island here: it does take a little bit longer to get through security and everything because you have to go through an additional scan of your bags for any plants or animals. You don't want to bring back any harmful parasites to the U.S. So when people on the island tell you that you can bring back Pineapples to the states, they lie!

Aloha until my next adventure!