Here’s the final post about the second leg of our Family Gap Year: a month of visiting three of the major island in Hawai’i.

Exercise

Highs

Phew, exercise really fell by the wayside this month!

It’s very hard to work full-time and adventure with one’s family. It leaves little to no time for intentional exercise.

So, instead, I’ve mainly gotten my exercise from the adventures themselves. (I’m not complaining!)

We’ve done several hikes (one in Oahu, one in Kaua’i, and one in Maui). We have also jumped around in the ocean and snorkeled and generally moved around a lot.

Lows

But I miss my walks and my lap swimming! It’s … Read More

Today I share the highs and lows of our lodging and food situation during month of island hopping across Hawai’i.

Lodging

Highs

Finding affordable accommodations in Hawai’i is no joke!

We found a fairly affordable place in Oahu, but it wasn’t the greatest. The kitchen was tiny, there were lots of steps up and down throughout the house, and one of the boys had to sleep on the couch each night (not a pull-out). I did love living in a residential area. I really like tapping in to what feels like the essential soul of a city—not just the touristy parts.

We found an awesome place in Kaua’i with our … Read More