Now, after we left Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, we stopped by a FREE rainforest zoo that Abby wanted to visit. It was much nicer than I think any of us anticipated. Here's a couple of pictures I took during our time there...
As we continued on our journey back to our hotel, we stopped to view Akaka Falls. 
This beautiful waterfall plunges 420 feet. What a sight to behold!
Here's Abby and Chris standing in the dense forest of bamboo as we were departing Akaka Falls. 
This is the peaceful sight we were able to enjoy as we got back in our car to leave. I'm not sure what the cross signified, if anything, but it sure made a statement.
Doesn't this make you think of a scene from "The Jungle Book"? That's an ENORMOUS Banyan tree hovering over several houses. Talk about the perfect spot for a tree house!
When we were about to reach our hotel, Abby told me to look around quickly! I turned my head and saw this gorgeous rainbow in the sky. Once again, it was the perfect ending to yet another PERFECT day!
Next time, I'm going to share with you all about our fascinating trip to the Place of Refuge and I'll explain what Donkey Balls are...I'm sure you want to know! :)
P.S. Abby lost one of her 8th grade classmates on Friday night. He was crossing a busy intersection just up the road from where we live and got struck by a car. The car that hit him was driven by a 23 year old youth minister who was transporting teens to an event. Please keep both families close in your prayers. Thank you.
14 comments:
You have some beautiful pictures, April! Hawaii is really and truly a paradise. I'm curious to hear what Donkey Balls are...hurry and post Part 7!
xoxo
Jane
gorgeous! i love Hawaii.
so beautiful! It was a great game to be at even if we did lose :(
Carrie
Oh my word! I am so terribly sorry for the lost of your daughter's classmate. What a tragedy for both families. Will be praying...
Thanks again for sharing all these wonderful pictures. You are making me feel like I am there.
I am so sorry for your daughters loss. So hard on everyone involved. Praying for your community.
Love the picture of the rainbow, beautiful!
What a tragedy for both of those families. Hope Abby is coping alright with it.
LOVE your beautiful pictures. You always take the best ones.
Oh, and I have to laugh at your comment cause I had my first boyfriend from 3rd to 5th grade and got my first kiss from him too......lol
Beautiful photos...Sad end note though. So sad.
Blessings,
Robin~♥
Again, such gorgeous pictures. I'm sure they don't show us the true beauty like when you are actually there.
Beautiful place. Love the huge tree!
Sad P.S. Such a tragedy for everybody.
Hi April
So sorry to hear about Abby's classmate. Please tell her were are thinking of her.
You could not bore me with your pictures even if you tried! That tree is HUGE and the rainbow just perfect. can't wait to hear about the Donkey Balls!
Lindsay
x
Such awesome pictures.
So sorry to hear about one of Abby's classmates! That's terrible!
More beautiful pictures! That waterfall looks breathtaking!
What gorgeous shots, April! It truly is paradise.
And that is so sad about the young boy being accidentally hit by the youth pastor. I'm so sorry. Hope Abby is handling things well. That can be so hard for young people and for the parents, and I truly feel for the young man who hit the child. You know he is just devastated. Laura Bush was in an accident in high school where she accidentally killed a classmate, and she said she will carry it with her the rest of her life. I just finished reading her bio, and it was so hard on her and still is. I pray that the youth minister will find solace in the Lord's arms and that he can forgive himself because the Lord surely does.
XO,
Sheila
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