HAWAII FIVE – OH ! Photos by Elisa Vandergriff
By Katie Vandergriff
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Hawaii has been on my bucket list. For a long time. Not because I thought it was anything special, but because I had been to all the other U.S. states. Visiting Alaska, typically a hard one, was easy for me: I was born there. And, through the years I somehow managed to live in, travel to, work in, or travel through the other 48. That just left Hawaii. Now, I wonder - why did I wait so long? S ON D ER · 83
Flying into Honolulu is like landing in a fairytale land from a kid’s story book. The one with treasure maps that show sandy beaches where pirates live, jagged mountains where dragons hide, and tranquil coves where mermaids spend their days. We divided our time in Hawaii between Oahu and Kauai. Both places were spectacularly beautiful and equally unique.
Hawaii is the perfect mix of easy sophistication balanced with unspoiled nature. Whether your preferred method of travel is “fast and furious” or “slow and curious”, Hawaii has something for everyone. So, if you find yourself considering a trip to Hawaii, whether as your second or fiftieth state, here are some top things to do and see:
