Wide Awake at 3 a.m.

We just came back from a wonderful 9-day trip to Lāna’i. The small Hawaiin island only has one town with two markets, and the deer outnumber the people 2:1. They also have two resorts, both managed by Four Seasons. We stayed at Mānele Bay (but also visited The Lodge at Kō’ele a couple times). The highlight of the trip was definitely the spinner dolphins! Every morning, after a night of feeding, the dolphins would make their way back to the protected bay to play and rest. From the resort, we can see them coming in; we just walk down a 2-minute trail down to the beach, put on some snorkeling gear, and swim right out to them! It was amazing! Aside from relaxing by the pool, we also took archery lessons, hit some golf balls, and walked around. But, mostly, we just relaxed.

I’ve posted some pictures on Flickr.

Our beloved Shadow amazed everyone with how hard she’s fought her cancer. But she was getting tired and we decided a week ago that today would be the day that we let her go. At her heaviest, she was 15 pounds; today, she was a little over 5. Although it was very difficult and sad, we knew the time was right. Shadow was still herself and purred until the very, very end. She was my best friend. I love her and I’ll miss her tremendously. Rest in peace my little angel.