5 most memorable things so far

1.  While taking an early nap on our first day here, I'd left the balcony door open.  I was woken up by three finches who had hopped their way into my room looking for crumbs.  I loved it but hoped they wouldn't poop on the carpet.

2. This picture and others I'll post here were taken on the grounds of our hotel.  There are photos from our balcony that look out over it all.  Today while walking the path to the pool I was in awe of the beauty.  There were geckos, pink flamingos, some of the most beautiful birds and flowers everywhere.

3. Vanity Fair is my new favorite magazine.  I don't think I've ever read it before, but bought it at the airport before leaving on Monday...(you know, the one with Teri Hatcher on the cover?)  It's been such an awesome read so far...I read the teri hatcher story today, which only made me love her more.  Yesterday I read about the honeymooners who went on a cruise and the husband disappeared.  It gave a totally new insight to the whole thing.  There are other articles that are so good....I'm going to get a subscription. :)

4.  Maui is supposed to be the place with the most artists, but I've yet to find a bead store or craft store of any kind.  Tomorrow I will go on a real search!

5. I had my first ever facial tonight.  No kidding, it totally reminded me of when I was a kid at the dentist right after the happy gas....everything was all tingly and I felt like I was floating.  Okay, I did have two glasses of champagne before hand but they don't call it the "heavenly facial" for nothing.

Comments

[natalie]

HI TRACEY!!!! I so wanted to talk to you before you left, cuz I was just in Maui (at the Sheraton)two weeks ago!!!! If you want an inexpensive place to eat (very hard to come by) go the the Aloha mixed plate, or Maui mixed plate (one of those) it is on Front street right next to the old Lahaina Luau grounds. Very casual setting, but pretty at sunset!!! Also, we did the ZIP LINE up near Kula toward Haleakula, and it was a BLAST!!!!!! ALOHA GIRL!!! ANd I can be your travel agent next time!!!! You would be my favorite client!!!! LUV NATALIE

[Melissa]

I haven't been keeping up - you're in Hawaii?? How gorgeous! Take more photos! By the way, I love to read Vanity Fair on vacation, but never seem to care for it much at home - why is that?

[Dawn Sokol]

Tracy: I assume you have internet...check this link: http://www.guidetobeadwork.com/localstores/states/HI.str.html There are bead stores there! Have fun!!!! :)

[Pam]

I didn't realize you were going so SOON! Have a GREAT time. xox

[Paulette]

So happy to see you're having such a wonderful time! My hubby wants to do a vacation to Hawaii sometime in the near future...looks like paradise from your pics. (((hugs)))~Paulette

[knit and purl grrl]

Okay, this looks exactly like the Grand Wailea. Is that where you are??? xoxox L

[Andra Hepler]

ok...i did you proud shopping at target this morning. (you know how that goes...go in for toothpaste and come out with new bedsheets) so i expect you to find all the good artsy stores and help the hawiaans economy! smiles! andra

[Judy]

(squeal) You are there! I thought you were leaving next Monday. Oh, I know you are having such a great time. I am so happy you are basking in the warm heat and having a really pampered vacation. Have an extra Margarita for all of us back in soggy PDX who are thinking about you and living vicariously.