I have so many thoughts about our Hawaii trip, and getting all the words I have to say about it out will take hours. Here’s the summary. There was more rain and overcast days than we were expecting. But it felt so liberating to wear shorts and flip-flops and the scenery was so stunning we were thrilled regardless of our missed expectations. I’ve had the privilege of traveling quite a bit, and Hawaii is probably the most naturally beautiful place I have ever been.  I have more to say, but for now, here’s some pictures. Note that both Jeannine and I took these, so this isn’t just my shots.

Waikiki beach.

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Waikiki beach at dawn.

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Waikiki beach at dawn. Dawn and twilight were often overcast, so we didn’t see many spectacular colors.

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Exploring the north shore.

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

The Dole plantation

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation – Oahu

It rained almost every day, but the rains were light and pretty short in duration. I meant that we saw rainbows all the time.

The Polynesian cultural center.

Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

Dole pineapple plantation & Polynesian Cultural Center – Oahu

It felt so liberating to wear flip-flops and shorts that we didn’t care about the rain.