“Almost Home” Austin, 2024
We’re back in Austin after an amazing road trip and holiday in California. Time to unpack and reunite with the kitties!
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“Almost Home” Austin, 2024
Tag: traveling
“Almost Home” Austin, 2024
Sedona to Torrance
“Breakfast” Cottonwood, 2024
Today was a long travel day, starting in Sedona, Arizona, and ending in Torrance, California. We kicked things off with a yummy breakfast at the Old Town Red Rooster Café in Cottonwood before hitting the road. Bay took the wheel for the first leg, and I drove the California stretch.
“Driver” Arizona, 2024
After a full day of driving, dinner at CoCo Ichibanya hit the spot. I usually go for level 10 spiciness, but this location now offers levels 15 and 20! Naturally, I had to try level 15. It was spicy, though I feel like their old level 10 from years back packed more heat. Either way, I’m definitely trying level 20 next time!
“Katsu Curry” Torrance, 2024
“Spiciness Level” Torrance, 2024
Roadtrip Starts
“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!
“Beverages” Roswell, 2024
Second Day on Oahu
“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!
“Rainbow Drive-in” Honolulu, 2024
“Mixed Plate” Honolulu, 2024
“Pork Cutlet Plate” Honolulu, 2024
“Blue” Waikiki, 2024
Ukulele Shopping and a Catamaran Cruise
“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!
“Catamaran” Honolulu, 2024
