work or play....play!

My work took us to Hawaii for a dental convention. The convention was only three our of the8 days we were there so we played in the sun a lot!!!

We snorkeled at Haunama Bay. it was incredible and I saw a ton of tropical fish.

Haunama bay before the hike down

we rented a car and drove up the north shore and stopped at a ton of different interesting places.
Sunset beach, watching the surfers and obviously the gorgeous sunset

we saw a bunch of cars stopped so we stopped and saw this huge turtle just basking in the sun! I actually think is was turtle bay we were at.

also stopped at Waimea bay and it was BEAUTIFUL and so peaceful. We swam a lot and one of the doctors jumped off the rock in the picture.

we hiked up to Waimea falls and swam in the water.

same day we stopped at the famous shaved ice place that is always on the food network! i was so very excited and it was really yummy.

Dole Plantation. who knew that pineapples grew out of a shrub? I was so fascinated by it. And some of them were so tiny and PINK!

Another day we spent all day at the Polynesian Culture Center! it was incredible experience. So much culture to learn about, amazing dancers and food!

Hiked Diamond Head. It was very very very hot and humid. It was harder because of those elements but totally worth it when we got to the top and saw the view.

Gorgeous sunset outside our hotel on Waikiki Beach.

view of the Waikiki. You can't tell in this picture, but the water all around the island is this gorgeous shades of blue. closer to shore is a bright sky blue. So breathe taking!

my view from the hotel room. it was awesome

I had the best time in Hawaii, missed Josh like crazy, but still enjoyed myself and recomend that everyone someday will go there and experience it!

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