Today, I checked the itinerary expecting to see an early afternoon, possibly late morning departure tomorrow. Expecting, because thats what I remember from when we first purchased the tickets... "Wrongo". Our departure time is 8:30p.m. Another full day in Hawaii! Wait... Another full day in Hawaii? Hhm, what should one do with another unexpected full day? Morning worship in the Ohana court is definitely happening. Only 13 more hours after that. I'm sure we'll think of something.
In the mean time, we need to find someone to pick us up at the Seattle/Tacoma airport at 9:00 in the morning on Tuesday. Blah! We're not worried though and neither should you be for us. As long as we have Good&Plenty and each other we should be fine. Plus, God is leading the way, pointing to our true north-- which will lead us home!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
6:45 wake up. 7:00'ish breakfast... 8:00 tee time!
We have the mopeds for one last, full day here in Kona. We're starting it off right by playing a little golf. Please don't be too impressed. We've always been well cultured gentlemen. So, no surprise there! Honestly, we'll probably even smoke our tobacco pipes on the course = legit.
P.S. I hope you all enjoy are new pictures!
P.S.S. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!
We have the mopeds for one last, full day here in Kona. We're starting it off right by playing a little golf. Please don't be too impressed. We've always been well cultured gentlemen. So, no surprise there! Honestly, we'll probably even smoke our tobacco pipes on the course = legit.
P.S. I hope you all enjoy are new pictures!
P.S.S. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!
Magic Sands Part Dose. (Two)
Thanks to our beloved Australian friend Andrew, who was so gracious to drop us off at Magic sands, we were able to experience the bathtub warm waters of Kailua-Kona. It felt so wrong swimming around in the ocean, because I know that in reality I should be study for the two midterms I have the day we return. Yet at the same time, I knew it was the place I am suppose to be. Which probably doesn't make sense to anyone reading this, but I'm calling it a God-send! =)
After our playful banter in the water, we decided to head back to the YWAM campus so we could rent some Mopeds to travel around town with. Yet the question was still in order...how are we getting back? Well...A good 5 mile walk never hurt nobody. However, "Hell-No" never seemed so appropriate! (Mom don't worry, I didn't say that…out-loud) =)
So Ross and I start our journey back with outstretched arms, and thumbs raised! Pointing towards the Heavens in hopes that God would direct his favor towards us! Hitch-Hiking is the name of the game! So we walk...and walk...and to tell you the truth, it's pretty tiring sticking your thumb out for minutes at a time! Call me a "Nancy", but I now have a much higher appreciation for hitch-hikers!
After a good 15 minutes of walking, to our surprise, a car pulls off to the side behind us! We did it! This actually worked! A very kind, tan, and shirtless gentlemen tells us that we can hop in the back of his pickup, but he is "only heading as far as the liquor store."
"Fine by us" we say! Victory!
We arrive at the destination, still not at our desired location, but none the less thankful! We start our walk again with our thumbs raised with even more confidence...And then bam! Another ride! Let me tell you...we are good!
This guy however, was in a rush.
Creepy Dude: "Eh, get in da bed Broda's!"
Us: "Ok! We really apprecia..."
Creepy Dude: "QUICK! and don't hurt the Mangos!!"
We attempt to hop in the bed, but we are met with 4 garbage cans filled with empty beer cans, water bottles, and a box of mango's! Hardly any room! So Ross and I sit on top of the tailgate, hold on to his truck bed, rack frame, and hold on for dear life as he immediately starts to speed off!!
He swiftly delivers us to our destination and we give him a quick "Mahalo" as he speeds off...
Hitch-hiking...never thought I would need it...but praise the Lord! Probably one of the most fun things I have ever done! I can proudly say that I am a new man because of this experience. Ross, who has much experience in this area, said to me, "Once you finally get one, then they just keep coming!" I’m going to take that to heart in more than just one area of my life! Thanks Ross! It's too bad that we weren't able to be in the actual cab with them, because it would have been great to pull the Jesus card, and spread the Good News...but who knows? Tomorrow is another day!
After our playful banter in the water, we decided to head back to the YWAM campus so we could rent some Mopeds to travel around town with. Yet the question was still in order...how are we getting back? Well...A good 5 mile walk never hurt nobody. However, "Hell-No" never seemed so appropriate! (Mom don't worry, I didn't say that…out-loud) =)
So Ross and I start our journey back with outstretched arms, and thumbs raised! Pointing towards the Heavens in hopes that God would direct his favor towards us! Hitch-Hiking is the name of the game! So we walk...and walk...and to tell you the truth, it's pretty tiring sticking your thumb out for minutes at a time! Call me a "Nancy", but I now have a much higher appreciation for hitch-hikers!
After a good 15 minutes of walking, to our surprise, a car pulls off to the side behind us! We did it! This actually worked! A very kind, tan, and shirtless gentlemen tells us that we can hop in the back of his pickup, but he is "only heading as far as the liquor store."
"Fine by us" we say! Victory!
We arrive at the destination, still not at our desired location, but none the less thankful! We start our walk again with our thumbs raised with even more confidence...And then bam! Another ride! Let me tell you...we are good!
This guy however, was in a rush.
Creepy Dude: "Eh, get in da bed Broda's!"
Us: "Ok! We really apprecia..."
Creepy Dude: "QUICK! and don't hurt the Mangos!!"
We attempt to hop in the bed, but we are met with 4 garbage cans filled with empty beer cans, water bottles, and a box of mango's! Hardly any room! So Ross and I sit on top of the tailgate, hold on to his truck bed, rack frame, and hold on for dear life as he immediately starts to speed off!!
He swiftly delivers us to our destination and we give him a quick "Mahalo" as he speeds off...
Hitch-hiking...never thought I would need it...but praise the Lord! Probably one of the most fun things I have ever done! I can proudly say that I am a new man because of this experience. Ross, who has much experience in this area, said to me, "Once you finally get one, then they just keep coming!" I’m going to take that to heart in more than just one area of my life! Thanks Ross! It's too bad that we weren't able to be in the actual cab with them, because it would have been great to pull the Jesus card, and spread the Good News...but who knows? Tomorrow is another day!
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Magic Sands...
Ross and I are heading to the beaches today...Well trying to at least. We have no transportation, except for the will of our own two legs. So the question stands...what to do?
After asking around campus to see if their were any possible cars that we were able to borrow, we ran into the Aussie, Andrew West. Andrew West is a good friend of Ross'. Picture Steve Erwinn meets Crocodile Dundee, but with a bigger knife and sexier accent. This guy is the man. He is a boar man. By this I mean that He hunts, captures, and relocates wild pigs to my knowledge. Not too mention a Man of God, Married, and has two Adorable kids, one of which looks and thinks he is DASH from the Incredibles. But believe me, look out Usain!
With all that unnecessary detail said, he offered to give us a ride to Magic Sands! God definitely provides! The only thing that we will have to figure out, is how to get back! But we will save that for a later blog! This could potentially help check up my bucket-list...Hitch-Hike anyone? =)
After asking around campus to see if their were any possible cars that we were able to borrow, we ran into the Aussie, Andrew West. Andrew West is a good friend of Ross'. Picture Steve Erwinn meets Crocodile Dundee, but with a bigger knife and sexier accent. This guy is the man. He is a boar man. By this I mean that He hunts, captures, and relocates wild pigs to my knowledge. Not too mention a Man of God, Married, and has two Adorable kids, one of which looks and thinks he is DASH from the Incredibles. But believe me, look out Usain!
With all that unnecessary detail said, he offered to give us a ride to Magic Sands! God definitely provides! The only thing that we will have to figure out, is how to get back! But we will save that for a later blog! This could potentially help check up my bucket-list...Hitch-Hike anyone? =)
Friday, May 7, 2010
Day one: Almost over, but not until we see Ironman 2... Its late and there will be nothing else to do, so don't be upset at us for seeing a movie while in Hawaii.
Seeing old friends and meeting knew ones (for Nate) has been SA'weet! And thanks to color correction, no one will know how red Ross' shoulders got or how dark and sexy Nate got;)
Seeing old friends and meeting knew ones (for Nate) has been SA'weet! And thanks to color correction, no one will know how red Ross' shoulders got or how dark and sexy Nate got;)
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