*Editor's Note: I wrote this post a few months ago, right after Heather left. I thought I should wait until I had more to say, but I think it makes as much sense now as it ever will. I know this feeling. It's plagued me before. Last summer, on my last day in Croatia, I was feeling down. I … [Read more...] about The Art of Losing
How to Hike Diamond Head
I'm the first to admit that I'm not a morning person, nor am I a nature person. So when you combine the two, it makes for a very cranky Caroline. I thought my family had learned their lesson when we decided to go hiking in Maine, but apparently not. So when I was told we would be up at 6 a.m. to … [Read more...] about How to Hike Diamond Head
Kona: Home of Beer, Lava Rocks and Coffee
After a rocky start to the Big Island, I was excited to see Kona, a place I had heard a lot about. Our first stop of the day was lunch at Kona Brewing Company, where I crossed another brewery tour off my Life List. What makes their food so good is that they reuse byproducts from beer production … [Read more...] about Kona: Home of Beer, Lava Rocks and Coffee
Malasadas, My One True Love
I'm suddenly wishing we had chosen the GPS option at the rental car desk. Maybe then we would have some idea of where we were going. Still feeling the jetlag from a flight back in time, from Sydney to Honolulu, I just needed some sugar in my system. If I could only find this damn bakery... But … [Read more...] about Malasadas, My One True Love
Flying High Over Kaua’i
In case you haven't heard, I'm a wimp when it comes to heights. I'm doing my best to conquer this fear and the best way to do it, seemingly, was to climb into a helicopter with no doors. Since Kaua'i is made of mostly national and state parks, only 30% or so of it is accessible. This is why … [Read more...] about Flying High Over Kaua’i