The Gourley family and Erin and Jacob went on their planned Hawaii trip in November. We got lots of Facetime calls and texts while they were there. Tom came up to me and said, "I want to go to Hawaii." I told him to talk to his dad. We planned a trip just for Tom in March.
We wanted him to experience the things we did while we were there a few years ago.
His first adventure was going zip lining! I wish I would have had a camera to video record his reaction on the first line. He WOOHOOed all the way across the line. He was very excited!
We had some great guides. They were so good with Tom and helped him along the way.
We had a great time together!
This was not at Kualoa Ranch like we did last time. This time it was Climb Works. They were just as great and some of the climbs to the next line were a bit easier so that was good for Tom. It was a great experience but he was time to be done.
I think the smiles say it all!
On Tuesday we went to the PCC. Again, that was the one thing I knew we had to do with him. He loves culture and languages so this was perfect. He enjoyed the opening ceremony as well as each of the islands. He especially liked the Haka and the fire dancing.
Wednesday was a more chill day and we went to the Swap Meet where we bought things for our family.
Thursday was back to Honolulu where we went to the USS Arizona and then the USS Missouri.
I don't think Tom comprehended what happened with the Arizona but I do think he felt the reverence of the memorial.
I am always amazed at the feelings I get there.
The USS Missouri in he background.
We had to stop at the Dole Plantation for a Dole Whip.
Tom makes friends with cats whenever he can.
The weather is always beautiful to compliment the beauty of the Laie temple.
The temple was closed for a two week cleaning so no ordinance work this time.
The flight home had Tom making friends again. This time with the flight attendants.
I think he enjoyed his trip very much. We'll have to plan another trip for him sometime.
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