I was so not ready to leave Hawaii — is anyone ever ready to leave Hawaii? — when the #seeMaui trip ended last week.  Thankfully, I didn’t have to. I had five blissful days hanging with my friends Wim and Dave, five days in which we walked their beautiful dogs along the beach, went hiking and kayaking, and mostly just bummed around their breezy new house. It was exactly the low key week I needed and I spent much of it plotting over how soon I could squeeze in another visit to this beloved island chain in the Pacific.

I hit the ground running upon my return to New York and I’m feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy my last five weeks in the USA before I take off on my next great adventure. Now… onto the Photo of the Week candidates!

Photo A
Dogs on the Beach in HawaiiLuckiest dogs on the planet

Photo B
Plants in HawaiiPlants of Hawaii — sweet and prickly

Photo C

Hawaii License PlateObsessed with The Aloha State

Photo D
Snorkeling in HawaiiSnorkeling crashing Dave at work!

Which photo is your favorite?

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  • Caity
    June 1 2014

    Pup pics will always have my vote!

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      They were great dogs, Caity 🙂 Well worth a vote!

  • Justine
    June 1 2014

    I’ll go with C … because just looking at the rainbow on Hawaii’s license plate always puts a smile on my face. I love it there!

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      I know how you feel Justine! What a magical place.

  • Anne
    June 1 2014

    A or D, but all of them are great! I have a weakness for pups playing on the beach though.

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      Me too, Anne! Makes me wish I could take my own little guy to see the sand more often!

  • becky hutner
    June 1 2014

    you must know by now that i’m a sucker for all things classic. C!

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      The driver’s licenses are equally adorable and rainbow-emblazoned 🙂 Love it!

  • Stephanie
    June 1 2014

    Photo D! It makes me want to get back in the water and go diving or snorkeling.

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      That’s what I like to hear! And me too… I can’t wait to get a tank back on in July!

  • Soffia
    June 1 2014

    Photo B, I love flowers!!

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      I do too, Soffia… especially when they come on a lei I’m being greeted with! Such a beautiful tradition.

  • Dad
    June 1 2014

    A – I am a sucker for a good dog pic…and even more so if there are two dogs.

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      You would have loved these two! They were great guys. Very loyal and lots of energy.

  • Camels & Chocolate
    June 1 2014

    D–the one on the right of you guys snorkeling!

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      I’m glad I got to put my underwater camera to good use again! Thanks 🙂

  • Heather
    June 1 2014

    Tied between the dogs on the beach and the shot you guys snorkeling from below … both awesome shots!

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      Thanks Heather! Both remind me of fun happy times.

  • I agree with Kristin. Photo D is definitely my favorite photo of this week – love your underwater pictures!

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      Thanks Miriam! I love taking them too 🙂

  • Steve
    June 2 2014

    I’ll choose D. I like underwater photos.

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      There should be plenty more coming up soon!

  • Lily
    June 2 2014

    Beautiful! I haven’t been to Hawaii in forever, and have been daydreaming about it a lot lately. My vote is for pic A!

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      I know how you feel Lily, Hawaii always seems to be in the back of mind!

  • Janice Stringer
    June 2 2014

    Hawaiian Bliss!

  • Rashaad
    June 2 2014

    I love all the photos – but I’m going with number 1.

    • Rashaad
      June 2 2014

      Or rather photo A.

      • Alex
        June 2 2014

        Looks like that might be the reader’s choice this week 🙂 Love it!

  • Definetly photo A. Love the dogs 🙂

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      They were just the most amazing dogs! Wish I could have brought them home with me!

  • Jo
    June 2 2014

    I love photo A. Gorgeous colours and gorgeous dogs 🙂

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      They were pretty lucky pups to get to take their walks in that setting! I certainly wouldn’t complain…

  • Corinne
    June 2 2014

    I still love your D! Water photos, especially from underneath are just too darn cool!

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      Thanks Corinne! Love how that one came out.

  • The Guy
    June 2 2014

    I’m going to opt for picture A. It just looks like a fun time and a place I’d love to be.

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      I’d teleport myself back there this moment if given the chance! 🙂

  • Rekha Devarapalli
    June 2 2014

    Alex,

    I only see photos from Maui, where are the blog posts and Maui adventures 🙁 Eagerly waiting…

    Regards,
    Rekha

    • Alex
      June 2 2014

      Hey Rekha, they are coming but it will be a little while before they show up on the blog, unfortunately! I have lots of other stuff to share first about my adventures on the East Coast and in Las Vegas 🙂 Check out my Facebook page though for a few more photos to tide you over!

  • Kristen Noelle
    June 3 2014

    I enjoy reading about your times in Hawaii so much, they make me feel like I’m there each time!

    Loving the pups and can never get over how pretty Hawaii’s beaches are, so I’ll go with A, and I also love the underwater snorkeling-silhouettes!

    • Alex
      June 4 2014

      Thanks Kristen! I can’t wait to start posting more about this Hawaii trip. It just makes me happy to think about!

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