Thoughts with Quake/Tsunami Victims

Sunset from the Grand Wailea
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

Quite a tragedy unfolding in Japan hope for the best for that country and all involved. Thankfully that country, unlike Haiti a few years ago, has very stringent and thorough building requirements and that has certainly prevented it from being an even greater tragedy. This was a massively strong earthquake. I am hoping that no one was hurt in Hawaii and that the damage was minimal. It sounds like Kihei had some flooding. This photo was taken in Wailea a week and a half ago, I'd imagine the waves probably made it up to the spot it was taken from.

Maui Recap

Whale Watching
Originally uploaded by pete4ducks.

We got back from Maui 5 days ago - tough to go from sunny and 82 to Oregon in February and to go from a life of leisure to a life of routine. We had a great time swimming and relaxing. Aside from those activities we fit in time to attend a luau, go zip-lining, tour a plantation, visit the Maui Ocean Center, attending a luau and going whale watching. Maui seems like it could be home for us someday - life moves slower there - the sun is always shining and the sight of water brings me a sense of peace.