The perfect end to our trip- we discovered a Japanese garden at the airport and took some time to enjoy the sun and flowers while waiting for our flight back home. Only in Hawaii is there a beautiful garden at the center of the airport!
Last but not least what would a Josh and Nikki vacation be without one of us getting sick? I am proud to say for once I was not the sick one. Poor Joshie came down with an ear infection and pink eye in both eyes, so we took a trip to the hospital where he was born to have him mended before our flight home. 
What would a trip to Hawaii be without Pearls? Josh spoiled me and bought me a gorgeous set of black pearls. We also took a trip to the Dole pineapple plantation where a very nice lady helped me pick the perfect oyster that contained a beautiful pink pearl.
(Josh's version) That smile on the saleswomans face is the knowledge that she roped us into purchasing a much more expensive ensemble with the simple come pick an oyster and see if you win a pearl trick.
Our Hale Koa Hotel
had a wonderful luau show. They begin by having a pig roast ceremony- it looks gross but it was actually delicious! At another show we got the privilege of sitting next to 2 former POWs in town for an annual conference, the men became friends in a POW camp in North Korea from 52-53. It was an honor to hear their stories while watching the show.
We took a lunch cruise to go whale watching. On the way to the boat we found these neat crabs that crawl up the side of the pier.
Josh and I had so much fun playing golf on the par 3 course. We both did pretty well, unfortunately we didn't put sun tan lotion on our legs and both of us had slightly pink legs by the end of the day!
The new golf club house on the Navy-Marine Golf course at Pearl Harbor, the picture is at the request of Dad Kaser who has logged many mornings at this golf course without the new clubhouse, which they promptly built after he left Hawaii.
Our first day in Hawaii we went to see the Arizona Memorial and the Mighty MO. It was a beautiful day and we were super excited for our vacation.
View from our room!
What would a trip to Hawaii be without Pearls? Josh spoiled me and bought me a gorgeous set of black pearls. We also took a trip to the Dole pineapple plantation where a very nice lady helped me pick the perfect oyster that contained a beautiful pink pearl.
(Josh's version) That smile on the saleswomans face is the knowledge that she roped us into purchasing a much more expensive ensemble with the simple come pick an oyster and see if you win a pearl trick.
Our Hale Koa Hotel
had a wonderful luau show. They begin by having a pig roast ceremony- it looks gross but it was actually delicious! At another show we got the privilege of sitting next to 2 former POWs in town for an annual conference, the men became friends in a POW camp in North Korea from 52-53. It was an honor to hear their stories while watching the show.
We took a lunch cruise to go whale watching. On the way to the boat we found these neat crabs that crawl up the side of the pier.
Josh and I had so much fun playing golf on the par 3 course. We both did pretty well, unfortunately we didn't put sun tan lotion on our legs and both of us had slightly pink legs by the end of the day!
The new golf club house on the Navy-Marine Golf course at Pearl Harbor, the picture is at the request of Dad Kaser who has logged many mornings at this golf course without the new clubhouse, which they promptly built after he left Hawaii.
Our first day in Hawaii we went to see the Arizona Memorial and the Mighty MO. It was a beautiful day and we were super excited for our vacation.
View from our room!
