Happy hump day! I'm having quite the full week. In my job, the start of the school year means rushing and meetings and long days and events. It's going to be a great but busy season. What will your fall look like?

But wait, it's not fall yet. Let's look back on summer a bit more. Here's another glimpse of this dreamy place for Wanderlust Wednesday. These ones are some of my faves. Kauai is so filled with color.

Enjoy your long weekend, everyone!

Hele Mei Hoohiwahiwa (Kauai Part II)

The longer I stretch out this Kauai photo-dump, the longer I can keep revisiting these memories and going back in time. So please forgive me as I force you to do that with me :). In my next post I'll share the fun details of where we stayed, ate, explored and played, but for now, some photos + captions will do.

What is sour sop??? Freaking delicious, that's what.

Just a light tap tap taparoo. 

A kayak ride under the prettiest tree. 

Our tour of the Napali Coast had to be our favorite part of the whole trip. 

Such outstanding beauty!! 

Fishing in a sea cave.

TURTLE!!!!!

These little cardinals are adorable.

Hanalei Bay captured our hearts for-ev-er.

A morning paddle.

A Hui Hou Kauai (Until we meet again)

Ah hello. Long time no see. I've been in Never Never Land for a while, taking a looong break from everything (except my partner in crime of course). It was wonderful! But I'm glad to be back, fully refreshed.

We were in Kauai, Hawaii (aka paradise), for two glorious weeks. Since then I've been on a week-long vacation hangover - my brain waking up slowly each day, my fingers feeling too jello-ey to type, my skin aching for warm waves and my tongue having daily cravings for poke and lau lau. Any tips on how to get (mentally) back to real life??

Well a photo share probably won't help matters, but I just can't help it. I might share some of the real camera pics later, we'll see (no promises until my Hawaiian brain wakes up thoroughly), but here are some iPhone captures::

Please, no trashum. 

POKE! 

So much plumeria. 

Polihale beach. 

Waimea Canyon

Kalalau lookout.

Aaaamazing breakfast bowl at Java Kai. 

Exploring Hanapepe. 

I saw all of my favorite sunsets. 

Michelada! 

Our absolute favorite lunch stop (we went 5 times): Hanalei Taro and Juice Co.

I hope you're all able to shut off for a week or two this summer as well - it's oh so good for the soul :).