Sharon and I are planning on going to Hawaii, specifically Maui and Kauai during her March Spring break. Sharon has never been to Hawaii, while I have been twice already. I always enjoy my time there but it never lasts long enough. I enjoy the warm weather, picturesque beaches and the laid back way of life. Hawaii stays sunny between mid 70s to lower 80s year round. So no need to worry about the weather, because a passing rain storm is only temporary.

We’d like to visit Maui to drive the road to Hana, something I’ve wanted to do for a while, but I have decided not to as it requires some good navigation. A single person driving cannot do this. I’ll need Sharon to point out areas of interest and give me time to park and get out. I’d liken it to our drive around the Dingle peninsula. Narrow switchbacks; breathtaking views. And then on to Hana. Hana seems like it could be a daytripper’s paradise with many visitors gone by sunset. We’ve got a nice Airbnb picked out for our stay.

We’ll also journey to Haleakalā National Park, on top of an extinct volcano. I’ve been there before and the change from climate from the tropical forest at the bottom to the tundra at the top is amazing. Plus the sheer vastness of the cloud shrouded mountop at the vistor’s center is breathtaking.

Then it will be on to Kauai, one of my favorite laid back islands of the island chain. Sharon wanted to see if because it is the garden isle, complete with plenty of wonderful views and waterfalls. Waimea Canyon will be a highlight for us as it is just as breathtaking as the Grand Canyon, only much smaller. We’ll be visiting Polihale State Park, a hidden beach which is a bit difficult to get to. Last time I was there I made it in a two wheel drive car and almost got stuck in the sand. This time I’ll be sure to get a Jeep or equivalent 4 wheel drive vehicle. I don’t intend on doing that risk again.

Hopefully in Kauai we can sit back and relax some and take a pulse of what we’ve seen and where we are going. God’s beauty is all around us. Not only in Hawaii, but also here at home. But it seems to shine more in a beautiful place like Hawaii. I’m looking forward to March!