We just returned from nine days in beautiful Hawaii on the island of Maui. We went for the (somewhat) bi-annual Brown Family Vacation, and for the wedding of my sister Meagan, and her now-husband, Tom.It was amazing! Everyone agreed that Maui is one of the most beautiful places on Earth. We spent a lot of time at the pool and at the beach. Jane really took to the water and loves playing in the sand, building sand castles. We also took a daily walk and did lots of shopping at our favorite spot in Lahaina - Front Street.
And the dining... We ate A LOT of fish. We sampled some authentic Hawaiian cuisine when we visited the Old Lahaina Luau. On our first night, we used Chad's birthday as an excuse to indulge in one of our favorite treats only found at our favorite Hawaii restaurants: Hula Pie. Nothing quite says Hawaii like mounds of macadamia nut ice cream on an Oreo cookie crust, topped with hot fudge, macadamia nuts, and whipped cream. Hmmmmm....
One morning, we took a catamaran excursion snorkeling. Jane came along and really took to the boat. She even swam in the ocean for a bit, despite being a bit timid around the sea life. While snorkeling, several of us saw and swam along side some giant sea turtles.
On October 18, Meagan and Tom were married. The ceremony took place in the morning on a beach at nearby Napali Bay. Tom's immediate family had flown in to be there. Together, we all stood close as Meagan and Tom took their vows as directed by a Hawaiian minister officiating the ceremony. It was very beautiful.
By the end of the vacation everyone had agreed it was everything they could have asked for and more. It was such a success our family is already talking about going back.
