We're back!

The last few days of our trip were a little hectic, so we didn't have another chance to update the blog until now...

On Wednesday, we took a trip to Greenwell Farms, a coffee farm in Kona, and learned about the process of making pure Kona coffee. We were able to try several samples while we were there - so good! Later that afternoon, we went to another beach where we read, worked on our tans, and had another chance to watch some turtles. We ended the day with dinner at Roy's Waikoloa - we couldn't resist another meal at Roy's after our excellent experience in Kauai. It was just as good the second time!


Thursday was our travel day to Honolulu. We were fortunate to have smooth travels most of the time, but getting the rental car in Honolulu was a bit of a hassle. Standing in line for over an hour when you're wanting to get out and see the sights is not the ideal situation, but we were able to get a car and get on our way eventually. After we settled in to our hotel, we found a shave ice place, went for a walk along Waikiki beach, and had an early night.

Diamond Head Volcanic Crater from our hotel

Friday was a whirlwind. We got up early (5:30 am!) to hike up Diamond Head. It was a good hike - we saw the sunrise about midway up, and were treated to beautiful views of Honolulu from the top.

Waikiki Beach from Diamond Head

There was only one drawback - the rust! The handrails were covered in it - something we didn't realize until midway through. It was all over our hands, arms, clothes...and my face. The National Park Service needs to buy some paint!


Afterwards we went to Pearl Harbor, a very moving experience. We also toured a submarine that was used during WWII. We finished up the day with a drive up to the North Shore and back down the Windward side. Long drives in Hawaii are always an experience - one lane bridges, constant speed limit changes, random changes in highway names, no access roads... It was worth it to see the rest of Oahu, though, after the big city vibe of Honolulu.

Saturday was our day to return home. We were once again able to have first class seats on our flight thanks to Robert's grandparents, the Bradshaws. The seats on our flight to LAX almost fully reclined and had footrests, so we had a comfortable ride home!


Our honeymoon was amazing. We saw so many beautiful places, made lots of memories, and most importantly, enjoyed time together as we begin the rest of our lives together as husband and wife.

Thanks for keeping up with our adventures! We're planning to add updates periodically - including some wedding pictures!