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At the end of July we took a trip with our good friends Mark, Candice and the cutest baby in the world, Wyatt. Mark & Candice invited us to hang out at their family estate in Speculator New York. When Candice said it was right on a lake we were there. These two have become great friends of ours over the past couple of years. You may remember their cute little faces from when we shot them here in Seattle last year.
Mark & Candice are also photographers and the four of us (plus Wyatt :) decided to do the unthinkable and get away for a week in the middle of crazy busy wedding season. The goal of the trip was just to relax and be together with no cell reception in the middle of no-where-Speculator New York. We played games, slept in, stayed up late talking, went sailing, read, took naps, had a couple camp fires, saw the most beautiful sun-sets and laughed A LOT. These two are our perfect travel-couple. Around them, things are easy and effortless and I am reminded of how sweet sharing life can be. A true friend is one that can pick you up during times of struggle, but also celebrate you in your successes. That is Mark & Candice. They are absolutley beautiful people that we feel so grateful to call friends.
To be honest, we didn't get our cameras out much this trip because we just wanted to soak it all up, but I just thought I would share a few random captures of our sweet time on the lake with one of our favorite little families, The Brookes :)
We're off to Maui today... anyone have any suggestions of things to do? We're shooting Saturday but are staying a couple extra days to explore :) Any suggestions welcomed.
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What fun photos! And a great idea to take time off to relax!
These are a great collection of holiday snaps...I wish I could get in the habit of just shooting for shootings sake....I miss it!
Thank you so much everyone for all of the wonderful Maui recommendations! We had a blast. Road to Hana was the best/worst drive of my life lol :) Thanks again everyone who had suggestions. Those we didn't get to we will be hitting up when we are back in November.
There is an eBay board game??
so glad you did take out your cameras on the trip! love the relaxed nature of these photos. looks like you all had a ton of fun!
Hey. Maui is the best island ever! if you like wine, you should drive up to the wine country, walk around, and go to Tedeschi Vineyards at Maui's Winery at Ulupalakau Ranch (http://www.mauiwine.com/directions.html). Lahaina is such a cute and beautiful town with amazing shops, restaurants, and views. For the more adventurous, you need to, absolutely must, take the curvy drive to Hana. It is one of the best drives I have ever been on and you arrive in a beautiful, non-touristy town that is so tropical. Enjoy your trip. You are going to one of my favorite places on God's beautiful earth.
Hey. Maui is the best island ever! if you like wine, you should drive up to the wine country, walk around, and go to Tedeschi Vineyards at Maui's Winery at Ulupalakau Ranch (http://www.mauiwine.com/directions.html). Lahaina is such a cute and beautiful town with amazing shops, restaurants, and views. For the more adventurous, you need to, absolutely must, take the curvy drive to Hana. It is one of the best drives I have ever been on and you arrive in a beautiful, non-touristy town that is so tropical. Enjoy your trip. You are going to one of my favorite places on God's beautiful earth.
Kanapaalli Beach Hotel if you're in the area--the bar is small and towny--but great! Locals play music and dance. Hopefully Dale is working.
Rent bikes and ride down Mt Haleakola. Don't do it with the tour. Pay a local dude to drive you up and drop you off so you can ride all the way down from top, and away from tour group. Dress warm.
Explore Lahaina by foot.
Napili Bay.
Sara,
Maui is beautiful. We drove across the island to Paia, a beautiful, cute town with fun energy and little places to tuck in and eat.
One thing you truly have to experience is the sunrise at Haleakala. We rose at 2:15am and drove up to the top to watch the sunrise -it explained all of the beauty in the world. I was left with a humble spirit after knowing God created such a beautiful renewal each and every day.
Enjoy your trip!
Big Makena beach for an awesome day in the sun and you have to eat pizza at Dollie's Pub & Cafe in Kahana. Enjoy your trip, Maui is an amazing place!
WAAAAAAAAAAAA! these are perfect!!! love you guys have an awesome time in maui!!!!
Wow, beautiful photos as always! For some odd reason...your photos make me want to go play checkers...big time!
Olivine Pools!! Just before the 16 mile marker on Hwy 30. Looks like a steep hike off the road, but is really easy (lava created natural steps). AMAZING swimming and views! (Btw, turn around and go back towards Lahaina after this unless you're really brave b/c the road becomes one lane on a cliff. I did the drive in grade school and was too scared to repeat it :|) Also, if you're going snorkling, Makena Beach just south of Wailea has TONS of turtles - some people said they saw more there than Molikini :)
I love these! I would love a break like that in the middle of wedding season. Hope you enjoyed it!
Hit up the Hana Highway on the east side of the island. It is a beautiful, curvy drive along the coast through amazing, lush scenery. And if you're up for a scary one-lane road, continue south through the barren, desert landscape (instead of turning back and coming back Hana Highway). I highly recommend the book MAUI REVEALED!
This trip sounds like perfection -- I'm completely jealous! The photos are gorgeous, as always :) Have fun in Maui (jealous about that too)!
Hey Sarah,
First of all - I absolutely love your blog and your photos. You are amazingly talented.
Second - I haven't been to Maui, but my wife and I are going there for our honeymoon in November. I've been researching extensively, and it looks like sailtrilogy.com is the "must-do" activity on the island. Their day-trip sailings feature snorkeling, whale watching and all kinds of other fun stuff. I'd encourage you to check 'em out. Please, please, please blog about your trip! I'd really appreciate some Maui advice when you get back!
Regards,
John
YES! go check out the olowalu plantation estate - it's tiny and beautiful and might be private. :) pobkes got married there! :) and climb mt haleakula! and snorkeling in kaanapali beach! have fun rhoadsies! xoxo
Looks pretty much perfect, if you ask me.