My daughter Leah and I just returned from our very first father/daughter trip - Hawaii. Yes, its as beautiful as they say...but for those of you who are parents, you will likely agree - its not the destination, the scenery, or the activities - its the all too rare opportunity to spend a little uninterrupted time with one's progeny that was the real joy of the trip.
So although its the less important...for those enquiring minds - we split the time between Oahu and the Big Island. And 16 yr old daughter and 47 yr old dad agree - Oahu is nice, but we say: skip Waikiki in favor of the pace and diversity of the Big Island! We loved Kona, the crystal clear water, the surf of the north side, the visiting humpback whales, the black sand beaches and the surreal landscape created by the more recent lava flows. And for those looking for an amazing experience - try the night dive with the manta rays! "Dad - this is the coolest thing I have done in my entire life!"...and you know, even for an old guy with a few more miles (and inches ;) ) under the belt...she was right! Pretty cool stuff!
I hope that your trip has provided good memories for both your lifetime and Leah's lifetime. In the end, it's not the stuff we leave behind for our kids/friends/family that is important, it's the memories. And I am sure that this trip provided many.
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