Thursday, March 24, 2022

Birthday Surprise!!!

 March 2-9, 2022    HAWAII!!!

As my birthday gift this year, Ray surprised me with a trip to Disney's Aulani Resort in Hawaii.  I don't think I've relaxed this much EVER!!!!



Our room was on the 14th floor, so we had beautiful views of the mountainsides and sunsets...


...and of a very curious scene--from a distance, it looked like the Loch Ness Monster had followed us here!

Views from our drive along the East & North Coasts:
 
  

Chinaman's Hat:

                Byodo-In Buddhist Temple:






 

Sunset back at the resort:






During our drive today, we saw a paraglider in the Waimanolo area that looked like he didn't have the best control in the air.  


Turns out we were correct!


Couldn't NOT see the weightlifter hiding behind the towel!

Malasadas--like beignets but not as light & airy, but oh so good!


And shaved ice--I got cherry & vanilla WITH SWEETENED CONDENSED CREAM poured over the top!



Even sunsets from inside are gorgeous--Ray enjoying the sunset!







The inner courtyard of the resort had a lazy river to float upon and lots of Koi.





Fish I loved that looked like a bus with the interior lit up





From our drive to the West coast of Oahu:





More sunrises & sunsets:

 








We didn't have breakfast with Mickey, but he did say hello:



We took lots of walks:



Palm trees for Henry:





Sunrise over Diamondhead from our balcony:




Diamondhead as we fly over on our way home: