February 24, 2009

Hawaii - Day 4

DAY 4

This is the last day I promise!

We spent the morning hanging by the 
(salt water) pool reading and doing sudoku.


Here's a glimpse of my view from my pool chair.  
Palm trees just make me happy.


North of Kona they have a long stretch of lava
graffiti (made with white rocks) along side the road.  


 Matt and I thought it would be fun to leave our mark 
on the Big Island too.  So if you ever go to the Big Island, 
look on the east side of Highway 19 between 
mile marker 93 and 94 and you should see this...


Those who broke ancient Hawaii's law perhaps 
by treading on the shadow of a chief, or fishing in the 
wrong season - could expect execution unless they fled (swam) 
to this sanctuary called "Place of Refuge".  If successful, they would 
escape execution and be given a second chance.  Thank goodness
our judicial system doesn't work this way today.


Matt looks just like them doesn't he?


We also had the opportunity to see the Kona Hawaii Temple.
It was absolutely beautiful at night.


We had a fabulous time in Hawaii!  We are so 
incredibly lucky to have such great friends who 
willing watched our three little ones while we were 
partying it up.  We love you guys!    

5 comments:

jhoopes said...

So your trip DID look really great. But don't feel too sorry for us here at home...a basketball game, movies, popcorn, pizza, etc. were really fun, too. :) And your kids are angels.

Jodee said...

It has been nice living vicariously through your pictures... thanks for taking us with you on the adventure.

Melanie said...

What a fun, relaxing vacation!

Bailey Bunch said...

I been to most of those places. Do you remember when Mary and Bill took Heidi and I to Kona with them? I am glad you and Matt got a much deserved trip away together. You guys are such a amazing couple and have been a great example to me for over ten years now! Love you!

carlen said...

looks HEAVENLY! pool-side with not a care in the world! great pictures, too!