Finally Here

Well, I made it here. I am in Hawaii. A place that most people dream of visiting. Home of the most beautiful beaches. Great weather. Perfect scenery!! Ahhh!!! Paradise...

Waikiki Beach

look at the blue water !!! CRAZY Right??

Wild Ginger (at least I think that's what that is) everywhere with these beautiful flowers. The pink ones are my favorite.

So, yes, the views are amazing, the color of the water is crazy blue - every shade, the sunsets are beautiful,  the weather is great, the plants and trees are beautiful.

But...

The traffic is hectic, it is really noisy, tons of tourist (where I am at least), lots of homeless people, lots of crime, everything is expensive...

But, I am here. Made my journey. I am here, in beautiful Hawaii, with my beautiful sister Sheryl.

My journey begins in Oregon

 My journey started on August 6th, 2012. I decided to fly to Oregon to see my friend Shea on the way to Hawaii. Shea and I worked together a few years back, but we have remained great friends. He moved to Oregon from Savannah several years ago and loves it there. For many years he wanted me to come out, I refused - knowing that if I did, I wouldn't want to go home.

flying to Oregon. Bags Packed, ready to go!!

Shea. My brother from another mother. My partner in crime. My best bud!!

The big rock...Shea will kill me when he knows I can't remember the name. Regardless, it was beautiful!!

I have never seen a real chipmunk until this date. All others have been on a cartoon!!! 

It really is Paradise.

This is Paradise. 

Shea was the best tour guide a girl could ask for. I was only there for 3 days, but it seems we saw most of the state - Thanks Shea for putting over 100 miles on the car the first day!!

the most beautiful Indian reservation

Mt. Hood

The Overlook Hotel - not the name now but in The Shining - this was the building.

What a great first day!