Aloha 'Oe. It's a song that will always remind me of Hawaii - and for good reason. It will always remind me of places where I can relax and chill out, and not just in America's paradise. But why do I start out with a thought about Hawaii? Well, I've grown to realize that cruising is my favorite way to disconnect from the outside world for a while, and come out refreshed at the end of my trip.
Today ended a long relaxed weekend with RQS. I drove her back to Croton-Harmon in the middle of the afternoon, and I killed a little time before returning home due to plumbing repairs that required water being shut off to the building. By the time I got home, the repairs were complete, and I was able to take care of things at the apartment.
Around 6 pm, I put my dress back on and drove to Wegmans for a shopping trip. $90 later, I had several bags in my car, and was ready to pack it in for the day. And yet, my thoughts kept prodding me to do one more thing - plan another trip to Hawaii, and see things I couldn't see the first time around. For example, it was too windy to visit the USS Arizona memorial when I was there, and it is a site I'd like to see. Another thing I'd like to do is enjoy the Luau at the Polynesian Cultural Center. I've seen the Luau on Kauai, and would want a different take on the ceremony. And then, I'd like to get back to the Halealaka Crater and Volcanoes National Park when it isn't foggy or raining.
As I see it, going back to Hawaii with RQS in tow will be worth it. The only question will be: How do we afford it?
