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And We’re Off!

April 26th, 2012 by Karen 29 Comments

Wake up, buttercup! It’s bright and early here on the West Coast.

Well, it’s actually still dark here…so I hope you’re asleep. 🙂

Yours truly sure could use a hot cup of tea, or two. I need to caffeinate before heading to the airport. I had to get up with the chickens this morning to catch my 7:20 flight to Kauai, but I wanted to say a quick hi and wish you good morning.

Good morning!

I plan to eat plenty of pie and do lots of sightseeing while I’m on the island, but you know me. I can’t stay away from MBB for long. I haven’t been away from it for more than a few days since 2007, and that’s no joke!

I’m sure I’ll be checking in often.

Before I go, here are a few fun facts about the Garden Isle (could come in handy on Final Jeopardy)…

Fun Facts About Kauai

  • Kauai is the fourth largest, and northernmost, island in the Hawaiian archipelago.
  • Kauai is also the oldest of the Hawaiian islands (the Big Island to the south is the youngest), at more than six million years old!
  • The wettest spot on earth is located in the middle of the island of Kauai atop Mount Wai’ale’ale (“rippling waters”). The spot receives an average of 432 inches of rainfall per year. To put that in perspective, Seattle, Washington, only gets 36.49!
  • The state’s only navigable rivers are on Kauai (ya know, on account of all that rain).
  • Kauai has a miniature Grand Canyon! Waimea Canyon is about one mile wide, 3,600 feet deep and 10 miles long.
  • Over 60 movies have been filmed on Kauai, including Jurassic Park, Outbreak, 6 Days 7 Nights and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.

Okay, I really gotta go now! Tabs is insisting on one more deep-tissue massage before I leave… Per usual, his pet sitter will be around to cater to his every whim (DIVA!), but he says that I have “the magic touch.” If I don’t do as I’m told, he’ll be hella grumpy when I get home. You know cats. 🙂

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict (with lots of love),

Karen

P.S. Aloha!

And We’re Off! / Originally published April 26th, 2012

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  1. Ruchita says

    April 26th, 2012 at 5:10 am

    You will love Kauai! Hope you gave a fun and relaxing vacation. 🙂

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  2. CrystalCandy says

    April 26th, 2012 at 5:17 am

    Enjoy your trip!! We will miss you!

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  3. Anitacska says

    April 26th, 2012 at 5:32 am

    Have fun! Wish I was going too, I’m fed up with this cold, rainy spring we’ve been having in the UK. 🙁
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  4. Paula says

    April 26th, 2012 at 5:46 am

    Hope you have an awesome trip, Karen! Safe travels!

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  5. Nina says

    April 26th, 2012 at 5:49 am

    Have fun Karen and El Hub! 🙂

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  6. Kim says

    April 26th, 2012 at 6:52 am

    Have a great time and tell us all about it when you get back!!

    PS We’ll miss you, but don’t check in TOO much… you’re on vacation. 🙂

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  7. Joy says

    April 26th, 2012 at 6:55 am

    Have a safe trip!

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  8. Chris25 says

    April 26th, 2012 at 6:59 am

    Have fun, Karen. And bring me back some pineapples. I want to make pineapple upside down cake. 🙂

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  9. gail says

    April 26th, 2012 at 7:06 am

    Enjoy your trip. Take lots of pictures.

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  10. Elle says

    April 26th, 2012 at 7:06 am

    Have a wonderful, fun, safe trip!!

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  11. Alison says

    April 26th, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Have fun!! Sounds like a fabulous trip. I agree with Kim, we’ll miss you but you’re on vacay, so you should be serious about your relaxation (and mai tais, and surfing, and pie….)!

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  12. Fannie says

    April 26th, 2012 at 7:24 am

    Bon Voyage, Karen!!! Have an amazing time and eat some of that awesome caramel apple pie for me!

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  13. Agata says

    April 26th, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Enjoy your trip, I am sure it will be amazing!

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  14. Rads says

    April 26th, 2012 at 8:39 am

    Have fun..eat a lot of pie..and take tons of pics 😀

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  15. Dominique says

    April 26th, 2012 at 9:22 am

    Enjoy your trip Karen !

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  16. Marian says

    April 26th, 2012 at 9:48 am

    Have fun, Karen! Don’t worry about your blog. We’ll be waiting for you when you get back!

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  17. megan says

    April 26th, 2012 at 9:56 am

    Have fun on your trip and be safe on your trip Karen. The bf and I are going to Australia and New Zealand this summer and we can’t wait!

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  18. blkrox says

    April 26th, 2012 at 10:33 am

    Have a safe trip and enjoy Karen! =)

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  19. Trisha says

    April 26th, 2012 at 10:38 am

    Have a good time!!!!! Someday, I’ll visit Hawaii, and it will be glorious. 😉
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  20. gio says

    April 26th, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Have a fun and safe trip!
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  21. Rae // theNotice says

    April 26th, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Have a good trip, Karen! And bring us lots of photos, yeah? 😛
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  22. Becca says

    April 26th, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    Aw, I’m so jealous of you, Karen! Have fun!
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  23. Sunny @ Mostly Sunny says

    April 26th, 2012 at 1:58 pm

    Have SO MUCH FUN, Karen! You really deserve a holiday xx

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  24. Yelena says

    April 26th, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    enjoy ur trip! sounds amazing.

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  25. Nadège says

    April 26th, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Have fun, safe trip Karen! We’ll miss you 🙂
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  26. PS says

    April 26th, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    You are so lucky!!! Have a fantastic time.

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  27. jen. says

    April 26th, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    I hope you have a great time and get a chance to really unwind!

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  28. Jenny says

    April 26th, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Have fun! I am super jealous of you, by the way. I’d give up all my makeup just to go to the end of the road one more time!

    Reply
  29. Minnegirl says

    April 26th, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    Have fun! We will miss you, but you deserve a nice, relaxing vacation. Enjoy!

    Reply

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