Wedding Trip, Maui Hawaii (Day 1)

Things have been especially busy lately, not only at work, but also preparing this trip; which is why it was such a giddy feeling as we boarded the plane at Ted Stephens Airport in Anchorage. Knowing that we would have a couple weeks to relax, have fun, and soak in some beautiful weather in Maui.
One thing that I always noticed about air travel is how much energy it saps from you, even though you are basically just sitting still for 8 hours. And so it was that we drug into Kahului Airport with enough luggage to last us for two months, even though we are only staying two weeks.

No single moment on any trip is as satisfying as when you first check into the place you are staying and have that first look around and realize that everything is going to be alright. The house that we rented has an absolutely stunning view of the ocean, and an equally stunning views out the front of the mountains in the center of the island.
After getting settled in, we went off to the grocery store to get all stocked up on food. Another run to the airport to pick up some friends, and ended a very long travel day with a lovely dinner with my parents and sister at Japengo, a really good fusion restaurant at the Hyatt Regency. We turned in early, hoping to get rested up for a tough day of relaxing and visiting friends and family tomorrow.