Category Archives: Just Us

One Week Home!

Posted on Monday, August 28, 2023 by Paul

Dear Dad… Hello!  It’s been a while since I last reached out, but I had to share my recent trip to Hawaii.  I couldn’t help but think back to 1954 when you took the Matson Line freighter, Hawaiian Pilot, to … Continue reading →

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Back In Town Again!

Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 by Paul

We woke up at 7:00 am, walked through the garden, and ran errands.  I had an appointment with my cardiologist, Ty Cobb (not the baseball player), who ordered several tests and scheduled me for a 5-day, 24-hour monitor.  He wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Day 12; Ensenada, Here We Come!

Posted on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 by Paul

We woke up at 6:00 am because Paul requested breakfast then, although Paul thought he requested it at 8:00 am.  We quickly ate and spent two hours on the balcony drinking coffee and watching the rain squalls pass by.  While … Continue reading →

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Day 11; Sailing Sailing Over The Bounding Main

Posted on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 by Paul

The sea was calm, so we slept in until 6:45 am.  We spent the morning leisurely until breakfast arrived, and around 8:30 am, we began preparing to meet up with others on the ship. While awaiting MAry to get ready, … Continue reading →

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Day 10; Visiting Kona (Instead Of Maui)

Posted on Monday, August 14, 2023 by Paul

As is my routine,  I woke up early and saw the Moon descending in the western sky.  It was very bright and was dropping quickly as we sped for land.  I behaved and didn’t do what I might typically do.  … Continue reading →

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Day 9; We are At Kauai, The Wettest Place On Earth!

Posted on Sunday, August 13, 2023 by Paul

In the Hawaiian language, “ka” means the, “ua” means rain, and “i” means place.  So, it translates to “the rainy place.” Kauai is often called the ‘Garden Island’ because it is filled with beautiful exotic plants and flowers wherever you … Continue reading →

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Day 7; We Are In Hawaii At Hilo

Posted on Friday, August 11, 2023 by Paul

We will be docking in a matter of minutes at the Port Of Hilo. We slowed down at 4:00 am and docked at Port Hilo by 6:00 am, surrounded by Matson Line trucks. Sleeping Beauty was sound asleep. The ship’s … Continue reading →

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Day 4; Half Way There

Posted on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 by Paul

The sea makes me quite dumb!  I departed quickly for the 8:00 am appointment, sat there for ten minutes, and was told I was an hour early; the time had changed last night. As a thoughtful husband, I treated my … Continue reading →

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Day 3; The Angry Seas Subside

Posted on Monday, August 7, 2023 by Paul

We woke up at around 3:00 am and spent half an hour deliberating on what to do for the day.  However, I went back to sleep as I needed to rest before my 8:00 am appointment. What vegetable isn’t allowed … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Sailing Sailing Over The Bounding Main

Posted on Sunday, August 6, 2023 by Paul

We woke up early and left our room around 8:00 am to find breakfast.  Our destination was the DaVinci Dining Room, where we were seated in the Suite guest area.  The ambiance was peaceful, and the table settings were beautiful.  … Continue reading →

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