Full House At Last (Part 1)

hoaloha = friend

First to Arrive – my family 🙂

Troy, River and River’s girlfriend Marielle arrived at last at the beginning of August! They looked pretty good after making the long trip and lugging around the full allotment of luggage (3 people x 2 checked bags x 50 lbs each + 2 carry-ons each = 2 separate trips for my Mazda). We celebrated with a late lunch at Genki, which is a super yummy Asian diner where you order small plates from your phone and a little bullet train delivers them to your booth.

Next up – the Szczur-Higgins-Gonzalez Ohana

The next day, one of my very best friends and her fabulous family arrived to spend the week with us. Monika, Tom, Timmy and Jimmy landed on Monday and they absolutely brought the aloha! We had the most amazing time exploring the island together, but first we got River moved into his new apartment in the St. Louis Heights neighborhood. Luckily, we had four strong teenagers to rely on.

First Stop Together – Waimanalo Beach

I have loved this beach since the first time I stepped onto it in March 2023 – miles of white sand, views of lush offshore islands, a soft surf ocean in intoxicating hues of blue, and a shady tree border to keep you cool if you need a nap. We parked at River’s favorite spot on the street behind McDonald’s and spent a relaxing few hours here, before popping over to the more adventurous Sandy Beach.

To reward ourselves, and process the incredible beauty of what we’d just experienced, we indulged in adult beverages at Maui Brewery in Kailua.

continued in Full House Part 2 . . .