A rainy day in Vancouver.

Today we had a consistent light rain, for most of the day so we chose all indoor activities.

First we visited a Science Museum. Not uniquely Canadian but I loved it!







Next we headed to Stanley Park and the aquarium.



By the time we finished the rain had stopped and we were able to walk through the park and around the coast.

We made it

I have been so excited about our trip to Alaska but nervous about flying with Xan. He is now mobile and I couldn't imagine how to keep him still during our 6 hours in the air.

Well, we survived with few fits on the plane (not zero). My secret? Goldfish. I gave him one at a time for several hours. He ate his body weight in goldfish crackers :)

Now with the stressful part of the trip over, I am ready to have fun!




We are in the historical gastown of Vancouver, British Columbia. We are standing in front of a steam powered clock.

A day for remembering

I never expected Pearl Harbor to make me feel the way it did. I now understand why men rushed to the recruitment offices after the attack. December 7th will hold new meaning to me from now on.





Part of the USS Arizona still visible above water.



We were also able to visit the National Cemetery for the Pacific (also know as the Punch Bowl). My Big Mom's brother is buried there, JD Wren. He fought in World War 2.

Location:Honolulu, Hawaii

Lazy day

This is a picture of what we did on Tuesday. There was no one on the beach but the surfers and us. All I did all day was read. It was awesome!

Location:Haleiwa,United States

The view

This is the view from our beach house on the north shore of Oahu. We were pleasantly surprised when we arrived yesterday that the house lived up to the pictures online.



We spent the day laying on the beach. I think that's what I will do again today.

The Road to Hana

Today we traveled the Road to Hana. It took us 12 hours to complete the journey (roundtrip). Along the way we hiked through the forest, fed ducks, ate coconuts, and played in a few waterfalls. There is no way I can describe the beauty of what we saw so here are some pictures.

You can be a big pig, too

Last night we attended our first luau. It included all the traditional events: roasting a big pig in the ground, a massive feast and a hula show.

I had perviously thought, "how hard can hula be" and "I could do that" but as I stared, open mouthed at the dancers I knew I was wrong. All I could say was, "WOW". The grace and speed with which they moved was incredible. I think they had to have a few extra joints in their hips.

It was a great evening and I think I ate my body weight in pork.

Our host for the evening


Our table


The pig pit