i realize Hawaii isn’t international (for me), but really, isn’t it worth a mention? this past weekend i attended a wedding on the Big Island. destination weddings are the best, especially when you get to go somewhere warm and tropical.

my tan is fading as i type, and i was almost in tears this morning as i was putting on jeans and a sweater. my shorts, tank top and flip flops were sadly put away after returning home earlier in the week. with the weather we’re having at home, they may not see the light of day again until August.

i wish that i could say i saw a lot of really cool things while on the Big Island, but i can’t. i spent almost the entire time at the hotel enjoying everything it had to offer. things like poolside drink service, a water slide, macadamia nut morning rolls, a glass bottom boat ride, tasty sweet potato fries and a constant source of entertainment from the bartenders. i did venture out to the hotel next door which was like a little Disneyland with it’s dolphin adventure, boat and tram rides and no lack of great pools with waterfalls.

at my hotel bar were two photo albums that had some amazing photos of the volcano, waterfalls and scuba diving. i’m sure if i had made an effort to see any of those things i wouldn’t have been disappointed.