This August Josh and I were lucky enough to join Josh's family in Hawaii! We stayed at a wonderful time share Marroitt suits on the Poipu Beach. It was gorgeous with 3 pools and you could walk right out onto the beach from the pool back to the beach and end in the hot tub!
We had so many adventure on the trip we were able to go visit all the best beaches on the Island, some incredible views, swim under a waterfall, hike to "secret local spots', snorkel, boogie board, and even go on Zip-line tour.
Our First beach visit
They call this the Mini Grand Canyon
During the Trip we attempted to get a Family photo ha ha lets just say by the end we were really restless!
We went on a Zip-line tour, It was so cool! It was at the location where Jurassic Park was filmed! It was gorgeous!
The last zip-line was a jump into a waterhole so much fun!
This is the hours sign at Jo Jo's snocones
So its not a real trip unless someone gets hurt, since I sprained my ankle on the cruise, it was Josh's turn. The second day we were out on Poipu Beach, right before we were all going to go change for dinner. Josh decided he would fit in one last Boogie Board run. Josh is a bit of a daredevil, he will go out farther to than the average "fish" to catch a big wave.
Unfortunately, Josh was slammed down with a wave, He landed on some coral. He felt a pain go up on his left big toe. But didn't think much of it, he spent a few more minutes in the ocean and then decided maybe he should head back. We see Josh walking up the beach with a little limp.
He shows us his foot and we see a Black rock thing on his toe, It looked pretty painful. Josh didn't want to ruin the fun so joined the "pool party" for a half hour until we all were ready to go upstairs.
I have a theory since Josh has grown up with his Dad being a Dr, he has been a little less worried about injuries. For example he has had stitches over 13 times, Which I have been all fixed up by his Dad.
So we go up to the hotel room and really take a good look at his foot. Brain says he thinks it was a Sea urchin. He notices Josh has multiple pieces in his toes. The one in his Big toe was the worst one, we thought it was a little pebble, but as Brain used his tweezers to remove it out of Josh's toe, he just kept pulling it out. It ended up being a Half an Inch!! Poor Josh he had to re-bandage it everyday, and since we were in Hawaii, those band-aides got pretty sandy, It was pretty funny!
Josh was a good sport and did well with his many band-aides at the Beach
This is a normal occurring for the Bradshaw Boys, They all took turns posing at the Pool.
This was a "secret spot" that locals go to, we technically trespassed :) There was a really fun HIGH rope swing that we used to jump down into the river.
That tree behind me was so rad and jungley
We visited a naturally heated hot spring on the rocky ledge of the shore line. Its called queens bath and was so beautiful! and fun, the waves would randomly rush in over the rock and bring in some cold ocean water.
Josh enjoyed risking his chance of jumping to a rocky landing. Thankfully there was one little spot where there was deep water.
DO YOU SEE THE ROCKS?? Oh and look oh Blue it is :)
Snorkeling!!!! At the Place where that famous surfer got her arm bit off... were we worried? Naahhhh
This is the most amazing view I have EVER seen in my life. The picture doesn't even do the view justice. You may not realize it, with us sitting there, but right by the edge is over a 1,000 ft cliff. Kristine and I were getting nervous when the boys kept leaning over the edge for a "better look".
SO sad when we had to leave :( One last Hawaii Sunset. Not only did we have to say goodbye to Hawaii But also we had to leave our family until December :( We were so grateful that Josh's family let us tag along, we will forever be thankful for that wonderful fun family memory :)
