Now after 2 months, preschool days are over. As difficult as the start was, as hard it was to say good-bye. Wonderful memories of a warmhearted crowd of kids and teachers…. Being cool…. He learnt how to do great parties: Writing invitations, preparing beautiful flower decorations, baking all sorts of cookies,…. He knows all the
Halloween is taking over Hawaii… Within days, huge spiders and witches are crawling around on roofs, tombstones turn gardens into graveyards, fences are covered by gigantic spiderwebs, pumpkins look with scary faces at you. During daylight you may see kids dressed up as jellyfish or rainbow. When the night turns in, you see among friendly
Since weeks we were doing the countdown until Robinson”s birthday. Almost every morning after waking up Robinson was planning the big big party. Who are we going to invite? Girls, girls, girls. Just girls, from preschool. Top of the list is Lahela, sweet and Hawaiian. She is the one, who get drawings with little hearts
Gerry is now exploring the outrigger canoe world with a team in Lanikai. Basically, you practice 3 times a week, and once you get knighted by the master steersman, you can also participate in one of the many competitions that are being held all over the Hawaiian islands. The outrigger canoe is truly magic and
There are these days, where the water is glossy and calm, no wind and no waves… A perfect days for paddling…. You find all sorts of kayaks. Here is a pure and beautiful one: You even see dogs going online casino for a paddle… And this is a kayak, that is extremely light and fun.
We are now in Lanikai at a place directly at the beach. We wake up in the morning from the sound of the waves, the palm trees and the early-bird-concert. Most mornings around 7 we go down to the beach and see the beautiful changing colours during sunrise. We jump in the ocean, swim and
In September Grossvati (Gerry’s dad) and Grossmutti (his wife) travelled once around the globe for some time with all of us in the sun. We had plenty of exercise, relaxation, no time pressure and enjoyment of simple quiet moments. Grossvati is a true phenomenon as he spends approx. 200 days each year with his grandchildren
Last week-end we went to the north shore. Our friends were camping there and we joined them on one of the wonderful beaches on the North shore. North shore means big waves from November onwards. But already now it is a great spot to watch and play.
It really has not changed much since Rick and Randy Naish became World Champion in the Hobie Cat and Robby Naish and Pete Cabrinha started Windsurfing on Ten Cate Boards with teak wishbone booms. The beach has gone slightly, but Flat Island and the water are still the same. One of the most magic things
We considered to bring the kids in kindergarden here in Hawaii. Why? Didn’t we say, we want to spend time with our kids? Oh yes! But perhaps we want to do other things as well :) And perhaps the kids like to spend time with other kids better than hanging around with us? So we