I was extremely fortunate to travel to Kauai and Maui this summer with my husband and son. We reconnected, swam in the sea, and I reaffirmed my knowledge that I thrive near the ocean, especially a warm ocean. I wanted to share some of the beautiful things that caught my eye during our trip. It feels good to fill a blog post with photos — a real throwback to my blogging beginnings circa 2006!

It was very hard to leave, for many reasons beyond typical end-of-vacation blues. I feel called to move away from Portland but it’s not so simple when you have a family to follow your own callings.

Until we meet again, Hawaii. I love you.