20070519 | Waikiki | Tanning
(c) JS. Originally uploaded by Three Heavens And Hells.
I made it back. Back with a nasty airplane cold, but also back a little bit tanner. Back after meeting Jose's parents, and back as a newly turned 30-year-old.
We started in Waikiki, our spot upgraded last minute due to drainage problems, and despite the tourists and sky-high prices, I really did fall in love with Hawaii just like everyone else on the planet. Jose's fantastic friend spent some time with us and even lent us her car, so we were able to creep white-knuckled through Waikiki traffic until we broke free and headed up to the North Shore and a few places in between.
We also spent time with Jose's godchildren who are just about the cutest kids ever. Not only that, but they have the best mom ever, too. Of course we are therefore crafting a plot to trick them into moving to Seattle. So many stories, but I get sentimental thinking about them, so instead I'll just move on.
Guam was about a humid as can be. Jose's folks were equal parts pure generosity and craziness. I helped clear out their backyard from the last typhoon, winning unfathomable brownie points. This was done in 100% humidity, so I could feel every one of those points as they were being earned.
I was introduced to countless relatives and friends all of whom I've heard about before but finally the stories had faces and locations. Even though a drive around the island takes only half a day, even though we had a good amount of time at our disposal, I know there is a lot to Guam I haven't seen.
I hope to go back.
