Heading down the road to Hana. Doubt we’ll have 3G. You never know but I’m thinking ocean, a book and a papaya for the next three days are enough for me.
Once we chased the sun from Pisa to Abruzzo. The final resting place on that trip was a terrace in Positano.
On this trip the journey wasn’t as far. Just on the other side of the island to Paia and a sunny, if slightly windy, afternoon at our favorite little hotel. We try to spend a few days at the Paia Inn whenever we visit Maui. We take long walks on the beach here, get great food at small spots we’ve discovered and great massages. We’ll be enjoying the latter later on today.
a labyrinth walked before but still enjoying the remains.
It’s been an active week for us. Lots of snorkeling, some hiking and an absolutely amazing snorkel/whale watching trip. Whales breaching 30 ft away-cross that off the bucket list.
Down time has been reading time. Something I never have time to do at home. My favorite read so far is The Night Circus, by Erin Mortenson. Glad I was on vacation while reading this page turner.
I’ve really been able to let go of a lot of anxiety left from closing down the Dyeworks. I hadn’t realized that I really haven’t been fully relaxed in quite a while. Doing this helps..,
Watching the surfers just outside of Paia today. The waves are rough but there are some fearless people riding the waves. Some years we’ve seen turtles riding those waves right along with the humans. Today they must be in a cove as floating bystanders.
and then it’s time for a visit to our favorite fish place.
there are certain activities I really look forward to when visiting this island. A first full day of reading a book by the pool, visiting friends to reconnect and in Lahaina breakfast at Coolers. The fried rice with egg, veg and Portuguese sausage is out of this world. Especially with the house made pepper sauce. Woohee that is spicy! There are other traditions for Paia and then again when we reach Hana at the end of the trip.
Today we started a new one–waiting until next week to get a car. We walked down to a local beach park for some swimming and whale watching.
A half week at Madrona was wonderful! We were so busy in the Blue Moon booth that I didn’t get a chance for photos. But take my word for it–great time was had by all. I realized at the end of Friday that my cheeks hurt from smiling so much.
I returned home last night at 10p and started vacation packing before I even had my coat off. This morning we were up early and off the mountain! So that I could begin blogging from Maui:). Two weeks of being warm, watching whales ( we saw 4 on the way in from the airport) and maybe getting a wee bit of exercise. I have promised myself writing and yoga everyday. Both are good for the soul.
I did not enjoy January too much. I seemed to find every flu or cold bug that was in existence! February started off a little congested, but I am happy to say that I am finally on track and ready to get going on this 2012 year thing.
One nice side note to the illness month was that I did have knitting energy. If you check out my Ravelry project page you’ll see the shawls begun (and some finished). Socks are on the needles and spring sweaters are in the plans.
The weather here has been great! Even though the rains are beginning again February started off with sun! Oh how I wish it would stay until spring. The garden bug really gets me when that elusive winter sun peeks out. I have so many plans, but I’m not wanting to plant when I know the snows are still on the horizon. I’ve been seed catalog surfing instead. Imagining the colors of lettuces interspersed with dill fronds and green basil leaves. I can almost smell it now. On top of this I am very excited that my new job will come with some community gardening, bee keeping and chicken watching!
New job? Why yes, I do have a terrific new job:) I have taken the position of Design Coordinator for Blue Moon Fiber Arts. I love it. I am able to do quite a lot of it from home, but do travel out to Scapoose once a week to work with Tina and the ladies in the dye barn. I am so happy to find a spot in the fiber community that allows me to continue to work with designers I know and to meet a whole new group of designers and knitters. And that says nothing about how wonderful it is to pet and play with Tina’s beautiful yarns and colorways! I’ll be working in the BMFA booth at Madrona next week. If you are up there do stop by and say hi!
