Hawaii

Brian and Jess playing rummy in Kohala, Kauai

Less than a week after graduation we were off to Hawaii, taking Jess as for her graduation gift. Our first three days were in Kauai, staying with Les's older sister. Her apartment was tiny, making the stay a bit stressful but we did enjoy exploring the island. Denise lived very near Poipu beach, which has many great swimming spot up and down its length. 

Poipu Beach in Kauai

After that we had a week on the Big Island, despite the eruption going on. We were lucky to have a short visit with nephew Demien and his family and could see the glow in the night sky near his home from Kileaua. 

Nephew Feather with "Boogie", his youngest child

Jessica was enjoying her second plane trip and it was a long one!

It was great staying with Jana in her amazing new house and exploring the beaches near her home, which was new to us. We also found a "hidden" black sand beach and had it all to ourselves. Lovely!

Jana and "Maggie" in Kona

Jess, on Jana's totally amazing lanai