Aloha and Mahalo

Our last day on the island was spent relaxing by the pool, walking the beach path one last time, and shopping at a nearby outdoor mall. We picked up some souvenirs for the kids and some neat coasters made with lava rock by a local artist. Here are some random photos to conclude this travel series:

View from our hotel room

This cattle egret found a nice place to hang out, by the fountain.

Though I've seen banana trees before, I had never seen the way the blossom hung down on what almost looks like a wire. It was really strange!

Bananas once they form near the blossom

It's not vacation until you have a delicious drink, pool side.


The view, while enjoying a cold drink, does not get any better than this!

Night time at the pool and time to say 'aloha' and 'mahalo.'

Thank you for sticking through my three months of reminiscing.

Comments

  1. Pixel PeeperJune 3, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    We have cattle egrets here, too, and I'm trying my best not to let our banana tree die, but I love love love the looks of that drink!

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    1. BijouxJune 3, 2016 at 9:22 PM

      Do you get bananas? I have a friend near Orlando and his 5 year old tree still has no fruit.

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    2. Pixel PeeperJune 4, 2016 at 6:40 PM

      No bananas yet (it's still a very young, small tree) - but I keep hoping!

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  2. sageJune 3, 2016 at 9:08 PM

    Beautiful views. One day I will go to Hawaii

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  3. RonJune 3, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    GLORIOUS photographs to conclude this series of posts! We had a banana tree in our backyard when my family moved to Florida and thought the same thing you did about he wire-looking vines.

    Seeing that photo of the egret reminded me of my years spent in South Florida because they are everywhere!

    Those two drinks looks absolutely DELICIOUS!

    Thanks so much for sharing your trip with us. I really, really enjoyed these posts!

    Have a splendid weekend, my friend!
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    1. BijouxJune 4, 2016 at 7:24 AM

      Did you get many bananas from your tree? That long dangly blossom is so weird, isn't it?

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  4. Mary KirklandJune 4, 2016 at 2:33 AM

    Wow, I am loving all the great photos you have been sharing.

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  5. nickJune 4, 2016 at 6:27 AM

    How ignorant am I? I'd never seen a banana tree before. I had no idea about those long dangly blossoms, I thought it was just solid rows of bananas!

    A delicious drink and a fabulous view - what more could you want?

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    1. BijouxJune 4, 2016 at 7:29 AM

      Well, I didn't know pineapples grew so close to the ground, until this trip. I guess we both need to travel more......to warm climates!!

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  6. Pat HattJune 4, 2016 at 8:44 AM

    A great view from the hotel indeed. Sure enough banana trees to keep banana lovers happy.

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    1. BijouxJune 4, 2016 at 12:46 PM

      The question is, does Pat eat bananas? LOL

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  7. bettyJune 5, 2016 at 7:57 PM

    All in all, I think it was a wonderful vacation for you and your hubby! I hope you are planning more of them down the line!

    betty

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    1. BijouxJune 6, 2016 at 7:23 AM

      We have three trips coming up over the next 12 months. Feeling very fortunate for that!

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  8. MarkJune 5, 2016 at 9:09 PM

    Those drinks do look awfully tasty!

    Thanks for sharing your travel adventures. I've really enjoyed these posts - they bring back many childhood memories for me.

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    1. BijouxJune 6, 2016 at 7:24 AM

      You must have had a fantastic childhood! I'm glad you enjoyed.

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  9. Secret Agent WomanJune 8, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    You do travelogues the way I do - spread out over time. But I have found that I really love going back over them to re-live the memories.

    I'm glad you had such a wonderful trip - I really did like Hawaii even though it's been many years since I was there.

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  10. Rob KJune 8, 2016 at 9:51 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing this trip with us, Bijoux! It must have been a beautiful experience.

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  11. MichJune 9, 2016 at 3:04 PM

    Beautiful!! (I especially love the egret.) And wow those plants don't even look real...

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    1. BijouxJune 10, 2016 at 7:15 AM

      I had fun following that bird around, trying to get a good shot.

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  12. valerieJune 9, 2016 at 7:36 PM

    the drinks look especially refreshing. i do hope one day to get there. it's not high on my bucket list, but definitely on there.

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    1. BijouxJune 10, 2016 at 7:16 AM

      My husband wanted to go more than I did, but now I'm really glad to have done it.

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  13. KatJune 22, 2016 at 9:00 AM

    Wow! Absolutely gorgeous! That banana tree is amazing. I've never seen that. And it looks like you stayed at a beautiful hotel.
    I am so glad you had such a wonderful trip. I would love to make it to Hawaii with the hubby one day. Dream trip!

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    1. BijouxJune 27, 2016 at 4:28 PM

      I'm betting you will get there in the next 10 years! Just hang in there! XO

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