December 26, 2018 Today we set aside an entire day in order to immerse ourself in Polynesian culture. We will be honest, we weren’t sure what to expect and we really didn’t think that we needed to spend the an entire day here. BUT! Seriously guys, we couldn’t have been more wrong. The Polynesian Cultural … Continue reading Polynesian Cultural Center
Author: Gustavo & Esperanza
Koko Head, Manoa Falls, & Makapu’u Tide Pools
Christmas Day!!! We woke up on the beautiful island of Oahu and could not have asked for a better gift. On this day we wanted to spend our time exploring the many beautiful hikes that the island has to offer. First up on our list was Koko Head Crater Trail. Koko head is just a … Continue reading Koko Head, Manoa Falls, & Makapu’u Tide Pools
Pearl Harbor and North Shore
Monday, December 24, 2018 Pearl Harbor & North Shore! Today we had to opportunity to visit the Pearl Harbor Memorial site. We were able to learn all about that day on December 7, 1941 and how it drastically changed the course of World War II. On that day, Japan launched an assault on Pearl Harbor … Continue reading Pearl Harbor and North Shore
Aloha from Oahu!
Aloha! Currently writing from Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii!!! It has been a while since our last post so here is a quick update. In the past year Gustavo has transitioned from his job at the mall and found a career that he actually really likes. He is working in the construction industry, learning new things everyday, … Continue reading Aloha from Oahu!
Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado (Day 9 & 10)
June 2nd-June 3rd On June 2nd, 2017 we drove 7 hours from Black Canyon NP to Rocky Mountain National Park! It rained a majority of the day while we were driving but as we headed closer to the Rockies the weather started to clear up a bit. We were so ecstatic when we finally … Continue reading Rocky Mountain NP, Colorado (Day 9 & 10)
Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Colorado (Day 8)
June 1st Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is not as popular as all of the rest. However, this is what made us want to visit it even more! This park is located in Colorado so on the night of May 31st we made the 3 hour drive from Moab, Utah to Montrose, Colorado! … Continue reading Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Colorado (Day 8)
White Rim Road, Canyonlands N.P. (Days 6 & 7)
May 30th - May 31st Today is finally the day!!! Today, May 30th, Gustavo finally gets to take his truck along the off-road trail called White Rim Road of Canyonlands National Park. White Rim Road is a 100-mile long off-road trail that loops around and below a mesa top and provides views of the entire … Continue reading White Rim Road, Canyonlands N.P. (Days 6 & 7)
Antelope Canyon & Monument Valley! (Day 5)
Monday, May 29th Day 5 of our trip and it is finally starting to sink in that we are actually on a month-long road trip. Today, we are headed from Page, Arizona to Moab, Utah. This drive is about 4 hours long, but along the way we will be making some really cool stops. Our … Continue reading Antelope Canyon & Monument Valley! (Day 5)
Day 4! (Horseshoe Bend! / Page, Arizona)
Sunday May 28th, Today, Gustavo and I had an early start as we left Sedona and headed for Page, Arizona. The drive from Sedona to Page was about 3 hours and as soon as we arrived we checked into our campsite and prepared some lunch. Yummm! After taking a short rest, we wanted to explore … Continue reading Day 4! (Horseshoe Bend! / Page, Arizona)
Day 3! (Sedona, Arizona)
Saturday - May 27, 2017 Espe here, Day 3 of our trip and we are finally getting under way. We have made it safely to Sedona, Arizona and this place will never get old. Sedona is SO beautiful and colorful that the scenery looks so fake. Almost as if you are on the set of … Continue reading Day 3! (Sedona, Arizona)
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