Hawaii Highlights.

1. renting bikes and riding across the North Shore. I jumped off of a rock with a little boy, who subsequently was able to shut his naysaying sister up. hijinks.

2. hiking mt olympus. the bottom looks like washington, but you end up hiking through the jungle, traipsing over roots, scurrying up mudslides, and darting through poky bushes. the trail runs right on top of the ridge, and gave belly quivering views of the entire mountain range.

3. lighthouse trail. easy peasy paved road up, views of makapu'u beach and humpback whales.

4. snorkeling by electric beach. twice. turns out if you make friends with the crew, they let you come back just to hang out.

5. kokohead. 1200 steps to the top, panoramic views of waikiki and honolulu.

aloha aloha aloha.