We were fortunate this year to visit the beautiful Garden Isle of Kauai. While York had visited as a kid with his family, it was Jordan's first visit to Hawaii. We had an incredible time. We started our 10-day trip at our friend Vala and Kyle's house. They moved in December 2020 with their three kiddos and were kind enough to open their home to us for a few days. We got to visit their favorite beaches, enjoy the sun, and play in the water with the kids. York even got to swim with some sea turtles at Kalapaki beach. We enjoyed all the fresh food the island had to offer and had a great time. After a few days, we bid them farewell and met up with our friends and quickly nicknamed ‘Puka Bretheren’, Anil, Ari, and Michael Baris.
We rented a condo in Poipu with them and spent our days at beaches, hiking the Na Pali coast, taking a zodiac tour up the south side of the Na Pali, and maximizing our relaxation in the warm sun and water.
Jordan got his wish when he got to play beer-die on the beach for his birthday, and the boys even indulged him by wearing speedos and Puka shell necklaces (hence ‘Puka Bros’). York's highlight was hiking Na Pali (and all the Mai Tais of course).
We can't wait to go back for another visit sometime soon!