Aloha Days 1&2

My first whole full day on the island was like a dream come true, well of course after I got rid of my headache from flying!!

 I spent the day wrapped in contentment and relaxation. The beach was warm, the waves were loud in the most soothing tone, the cool breeze and sun on my skin never felt so refreshing. Walking down the beach listening to the sounds surrounding me was like a step back in time to a place that felt so familiar but so new at the same time. I took a journal with me, I haven’t journaled in years but I though well maybe… and these were the words that were penned that evening after I had settled in before bed….

A reacquaintance of old and new. Memories from the past bridge to new memories being made. A connection, unexplainable but perfect. A connection from long ago embracing a connection current. The most pleasant of reunions. Everything fits perfectly as it once was. A soul connection finding it’s home again.

I quickly fell right into step with island time which was central time – five hours. I did get my 2:30am calls from the kids getting ready for school and I welcomed them even though a bit sleepy.

My second day I awoke and headed to the beach for some sun rise yoga. It was quiet and still except for the sand crabs that would scurry in and out of their holes while I was enjoying my practice. One of the most beautiful sights to ever wake to was to see the first rays of light hit the water and the waves dance under it. Then the color explosion as the light would flood in and the blues and greens would intermingle and the gray and blue of the sky would be broken up by the brightness of the sun. It was amazing to be able to take that all in, all alone, in the silence of a new day.

My Yoga Buddy

Instead of hanging around the cabin and Bellows today a trip was taken to the North Shore. It was very interesting to take in all the scenery that the island had to offer. I traveled through little communities with islanders out and about, through what I would have considered “island countryside” and of course mile after mile of gorgeous beach views and tourist hot spots. I also had the yummiest banana Slurpee from 7/11. It tasted just like a banana laffy taffy. While this may seem unimportant to some, THERE ARE NO 7/11s in Central Illinois!!!!

Kokololio Beach

Kualoa Ranch

China mans hat

After returning from my little trip I fell right back into the relaxation of just being there. I always would head to the beach before the sun set to catch the last warmth of it as it faded in the distance and darkness would set in. I do believe that the only other thing more relaxing as a morning beach sunrise, is a still dark starlit sky sparkling above the ocean at night with the mountains as a backdrop. Absolutely breathtaking.

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