I am absolutely in love with the photographs I am posting today. The island of Oahu is so diverse. One area is a bustling beach city with large amounts of tourist traffic and high-scale shops, but just a twenty minute car ride, and you are a world away. Every part of the island is a new gorgeous view.

Hawaii is known for its delicious pineapple. There is a huge Dole pineapple plant there, and, as you can see, fields and fields of pineapples for as far as the eye can see! The pineapple here is so sweet, with almost no acidity at all! We couldn’t get enough of it!!

There is something about the swirls and winding spiral patterns in the rocks that captivated me. The power and beauty of nature to create such exquisite designs is breathtaking.

If you look closely, you can see Otman filming the water crashing on the rocks! I was too much of a scaredy-cat to jump over the huge ravine that led to that cliff! Otman had no fear and I was afraid I was going to become a widow on my honeymoon! Thank goodness he was a careful daredevil!

The weather in Hawaii can change at the turn of a hat, giving warm raindrops and gentle thunderstorms. The strong trade wind is always blowing, so the storms never last long.

Different beaches in Hawaii have completely different cultures. Some beaches are full of tourists, some full of kayaks, some full of surfboards, and some full of all of the above!

You will never be on a more laid-back, friendly highway than in Hawaii. No one seems to be in a rush to get anywhere.  This can be annoying if you are the one in a rush, however! 🙂

We were so blessed to have a wonderful guide take us around to some gorgeous spots on the island. He was so generous with his time, we won’t ever forget it. He took us to a shrimp shack that grows its own shrimp. IT IS SERIOUSLY THE BEST SHRIMP I HAVE EVER TASTED IN MY LIFE. Freshwater shrimp from Hawaii. Oh. My. Goodness.

He also owns a spa in Hawaii, and I took some pictures of his gorgeous business! If you know me, this is my weakness – gorgeous packaging, wonderful smells, and relaxing, soothing environment!

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