Category: Traveling

Aliens and Tacos

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 “Alien Encounter” Roswell, 2024

We kicked off the day with a quick breakfast at our hotel before heading to the International UFO Museum & Research Center. It was my third visit, and I feel the exhibits have improved a bit over the years. It’s still quite hokey but undeniably charming – definitely worth a stop!

Next, Bay drove us to Albuquerque, where we enjoyed a tasty lunch at Taqueria Mexico. Bay’s birria tacos were incredible, and my carnitas burrito wasn’t bad either!

I took over the driving afterward, and we arrived at our hotel in Sedona by early evening. A long travel day, but fun to spend it with family!

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 “Driver” Roswell, 2024
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 “Birria Tacos” Albuquerque, 2024

Roadtrip Starts

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 “New Mexico Sky” 2024

Today, we kicked off our road trip from Texas to California. I handled this leg of the drive, making a few stops along the way for food, fuel, and some photos — including this one after sunset. Once we arrived in Roswell, New Mexico, we settled in and headed out for dinner and drinks. I’d been eagerly anticipating that margarita since crossing the Texas/New Mexico border!

Photo info: FUJIFILM X-E4, 27mm, f/2.8, 1/20 sec, ISO3200
 “Beverages” Roswell, 2024

Second Day on Oahu

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 “Rainbow” Honolulu, 2024

This morning, we woke up to a charming little rainbow over the city and decided to walk to Rainbow Drive-In for lunch. Sharing a mixed plate and a pork cutlet plate was such a treat – delicious and so satisfying.

Later, we strolled over to Waikiki and watched the kids riding waves on their boogie boards. Our flight back to Maui was in the afternoon, so our time on Oahu was short but sweet. Oh, and I’m still feeling sore from the massage we had earlier – definitely a sign it was amazing!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 2.2200000286119mm, f/2.2, 1/100 sec, ISO50
 “Rainbow Drive-in” Honolulu, 2024
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 “Mixed Plate” Honolulu, 2024
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 “Pork Cutlet Plate” Honolulu, 2024
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 “Blue” Waikiki, 2024

Ukulele Shopping and a Catamaran Cruise

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 “Dream Ukulele” Honolulu, 2024

This morning, we stopped by Ala Moana Center for some shopping, and I ended up spending quite a bit of time at the Kanile’a Ukulele store. I fell in love with two ukuleles: a concert model with honu inlay and a soprano. Both were stunning, played effortlessly, and sounded incredible! The soprano, in particular, felt perfect in my hands, and with frets extending to the soundhole, I could easily play anything from my current repertoire. Someday, I’d love to make that ukulele mine!

In the afternoon, we went on an amazing 90-minute catamaran ride from Waikiki out around Diamond Head and back. The views were incredible, and as a bonus, they offered free alcoholic drinks – which, of course, we made the most of. What an awesome day!

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 2.2200000286119mm, f/2.2, 1/2400 sec, ISO40
 “Catamaran” Honolulu, 2024