Aloha - 2 days and 2 nights in paradise

A long flight that was broken into two 5 hrs-ish hops : Boston- San Fran-Kona. Got to Hilton Waikoloa Resort just in time to see the sunset. I love the resort, a place where the boat ride is also a fish pond with huge fish is a win for me.

Woke up way before the sunrise due to the jet lag so I managed to head out to Green Beach (which is more yellowish green.


Saturday beach has the local as well as the tourists, youngsters from a new born (in arms of proud parents). But the wave was very very strong but fun to take a tumble or two.

On the way back, I took in off beaten track and found a small alcove beach full of really really green sand!!

Looked like the sand got wash up on the shore recently. I guess it proves that 'the road less travel' does pay!!!


I've also taken to taking my 4 musketeers of 'friends' along with me in my various trips - from cat-sitting to a quick weekend to the Big Island.

So here is the proof that you'll never too old to have toys !!!!



Followed by a trip to Black Beach (from recent lava flow). There I found turtles on the beach, they look without a care in the world.



But the traditional picture sure look good....


The next day, exhausted from the hiking and surfing the strong current. Spent breakfast watching the dolphins (born in captivity) within the resort.



So here is the picture from my room. It overlook the inlet so it's actually salt water. I later took a walk in the water and found fishes :-)


I was debating on what to do until I came across the hammock - then SOLD.

A lazy day listening to the sea breeze blowing through coconut trees, bird chirping away - can't beat that.

Took a dip in the open sea (but within the resort) and discovered that there were lots of fishes - big and small. I think I recognize some of them - I think her name was Doris and some bright yellow ones too.

Before leaving, I had a big plan about the sunset - which fell by the way side. UNTIL, I saw a Kona Coffee place - thought - at least I could get the guys some gift. Then I turn around and wow, a perfect sunset.

Managed to even spend time souvenir shopping before getting on the plane back to SFO.

For the complete set of pictures go to: My facebook picture

2 days isn't as crazy as it sounds, I think 3 or 4 days would have been better - 1 for a volcano and another for the dolphins and nearby attractions. But definitely 2 is enough..... Sighhhhh

Post New Year Party 2009

A fancy dress up party - the host in 3 piece suit and the usual suspects.

I was actually wearing a skirt but pull it up and tie a belt around it. Re-use, re-use.....


Some shinanigans and tomfoolery here















Elegant ladies


Pomelo peeling

Halloween

I know - very lame costume but I didn't get a chance to go shopping this week. And the dress was just sitting there in the wardrobe and was never been worn.

Evil Wrestler and his wench :-)












Leah being attacked by the Vampire called Christian.....
















Rob acting out his caveman's instinct




Beauty and the Beast - That's me as the beast and Rob as the cutie little Lion beauty :-)

Leaf Peeking is such fun

Lake Winnipesaukee but we climbed Mt Major for the view of the lake.

Click here for a complete set of pictures

Of course, there were much frolicking as well as peeking at trees undressing themselves

Here are the peekers









A view of Lake W'kee from Mt Major - spectacular

A question of fate - I meant to be spending a day on the beach

The stranglers after a day lazing around on a beach at Plum Island. We stopped at the Mad Cow (how appropriate !) for some refreshment.


Nice bunch of ladies and some of us ended up at the Havana club salsa-ing the night away.

Something to bring a smile to your face

Soooooooooooo true.









So cute

More salsa stuff - this is getting boring ????

Umm, I need to think of something new - more exciting, more daredevil - ok, I'll settle more ridiculous.

But for now, here are some pix from last week's

Oh boy, I forgot to do those cheesy smile that all professional dancers seem to be able to do.

Must practice some more.

A un-scientific survey about sex

This came up in our conversation on Sunday - after partaking of large quantity of Taiwanese brunch.

The conversation went thus:

Kamie: "So, what constitute sex??
Alex: "What do you mean?"
Kamie: "I mean what is the definition of sex?"
General laughter by everyone.
Diana: "If you haven't got it figured out by now, then you never will."
Kamie: "It's not that, I just want to know all your view about what does it [sex] mean?"
Cristine: "To me, it's like a plug and the wall socket..................."

Much much later

Raj: "It's like a 6.25 if it's....... and a 10 if it's a so and so......" [please fill in the gap and use your imagination.]
Rob: " You mean, different activities can be added up, I like that idea."


So I'm going to conduct a survey on it. Please respond to this post with your definition, qualification and quotation you feel necessary to make your case.

Little House on the prairie - almost

My uncle has put up a little perch on the edge of our pond - it is so cute and so pretty. I can't wait to see it.


And here is how it got put up. Oopsy, we want it on the water and not IN the water !!!

Salsa - my new hobby

This is a fun and energetic activities - particularly for the ladies since we are doing it on our toes (albeit in heels)

The Havana Club is a great place for all ability to enjoy (and learn) Salsa.

Here is the link to last Saturday pictures: Havana Club pictures


And as usual, we have a big crowd of friends to pass the night - some climbers have also migrated onto the dance floor as well........