Les Miserables - 25 March 2015

Les Miserables

25 March 2015

 

Chalon and I went to see Les Miserables at

the Arizona Broadway Theater.

 

We weren't sure how much to expect. It turned out to be

fabulous. I teared up at all the best places. The set was

astonishingly good. The acting was terrific.

We were both incredibly impressed with the singing.
After the show, we got to meet some of the cast.

 

Jean Valjean (blond) and Javert

 

I am not sure how to spell her name. Epine.
She is the friend in love with Marius.
And that hair is real! All hers. Incredible.
She attributes it to her Jewish ancestors.

 

Again, not sure how to spell it. Phantime.

Incredible voice.

 

We had a great time. Wish we could see it again.
Instead, we will look forward to maybe taking

Miley to see A Christmas Carol.




 

Wonderful husband

 

 

I always know I have a wonderful husband.

But there are moments that I am reminded

of reasons.
When we were flying recently, I wound up

in the middle seat next to him. It was only

a two hour flight. And I was tired. So I

leaned my head over on his shoulder. I had

not thought for some time how I love his

shoulders. Always have. They are perfect

for resting my head on.

His arms are a safe place when he holds me.

His handsome face and beautiful eyes that I

get to look at every day.
Its easy to over look these things. But because

I was in the middle seat, I was reminded.
I also had a lovely rest on that flight.

 

 

Dallas-March9-10, 2015

Dallas, Texas

March 9-10, 2015

 

This year, Terry has something called a

Buddy Pass on Southwest. For a year.

I can travel free with him whenever he is

flying. Fabulous. First up, Dallas. Its only

a one night trip. Which works out perfect.

There is not much in Dallas we are all that

excited to see.

The George W Bush Museum and Library.

 

 

Its only been opened a couple of

years. So its still such a work in progress.

But it does have some very cool stuff. And its set up

very well. You can listen to people talking in each 

section without being disturbed by other sections.

 

 

Great pictures. The 9/11 section is really well done.

 

There is a replica of the Oval Office. You can walk around in.

Sit at the desk. Take a picture. Its pretty cool.

 

 

We both really enjoyed it. Not as good as

Ronald Reagans. But they have had a longer time

to make it better. But it was very nice and worth

going to see.
We also wanted to drive by the "grassy knoll''.

I know, its kind of morbid. But its such a part of

history. Thing is, it is so different now. There is an

over pass running along it. Makes the grassy

part seem very small and closed in. Not like the

pictures you see. They have built things and there
is very little about it that looks like the pictures we
have all seen.

 We went. We saw.
The best I will say about Dallas, the people
were fabulous. Everywhere we were.
But now, I don't need to go there again.

 

 



 

 

 

 



Hawaii 2015 Day 7

Hawaii 2015

Day Seven

Saturday, February 7

 

Up early to travel. Sadly, we are leaving

Kona and the big island. When we come back,

we will go straight to Hawaii. There is so much we

did not have time to do. We will be back.

 Back to the outdoor airport in Kona.
This statue was in the middle of the airport.

Onto the little plane

for the flight back to Oahu. Such beautiful places to see

from the plane. We landed and picked up the car. Straight

to Pearl Harbor. Perfect weather. We got our tickets to take

 the boat ride out to the USS Arizona.

 

 

We saw this fence on the way. Wow!

 

If you are ever headed here, keep this in mind. I saw

a couple of young ladies on our way out doing the pretty

girl flirty thing trying to get in with their purses. Even little

tiny purses. Nope. But you can take your camera.

 

Its a pretty awesome sight when you first see it.
I will tell you something else, it was an incredible

place to see. Enormous battle ships, all shapes and

sizes. Everywhere.

 

 

The Ranger inside said that at the rate the oil

is leaking, it will likely last about 75 years. I am not

sure if you can see them, but there are fish in there.

Living in that oily water. Surprised me!

 

 

 

 

That submarine is the Bowfin.

You can tour it. But sadly, we did not have

time. We chose to tour the USS Missouri instead.

 

The USS Missouri could accurately shoot its

ammo 22 miles away. Seems impossible.

Makes me wonder what modern day

equipment can do!!

 

 

Life size statue outside the Missouri.

 

On our way back, there was a band playing.
The Marine Forces Pacific Band.

 

They were incredible!! When they were done,

I wanted a picture. As my poor husband always

does, he got to take the camera. He asked me who

I was going to ask for a picture? I told him anyone

that I can get! The whole group were sweet enough

to gather round me. It was very nice of them.

Terry said I was blushing.

 

 

Oh, well, ok, maybe I was, a little. haha

After our time here, we were determined to

find a particular building and statue.

 

It was not easy! haha If you have ever driven

in the Downtown Waikiki area, you will know.

No parking at all. But I got pictures as we drove by!

We were both so excited to have found it!
It was our last adventure on this trip.
Well, I should not say that. We found a Kmart and

Terry had not gotten a tshirt yet.
Kmart is always an adventure.



 

Now, the next day, we flew out.
We both saw a whale breaching as we

headed out over the pacific and back to

LA and then Phoenix.









 

 

 

 

 



Hawaii 2015 Day 6

Hawaii 2015

Day Six

Friday, February 6

 

Our last day on the big island. It was hard

to decide what to do on this day. Our list was

long of things we wanted to see. In the end, we

went to Turtle Beach. It was fabulous. We were

so sorry that we didn't have time to snorkel. 

It would have been a fabulous place to do it.  

 

You can see out past the lava the water changes.

Beyond the smooth to the darker blue. That's where

you could snorkel. That is Whitebear sitting out there.

 

A sweet little girl about Mileys age came up to me after

we took pictures of Whitebear. She asked if he was my bear.

I told her that Whitebear belongs to my granddaughter. But she

could not come on this trip, so Whitebear came instead. She told

me how there was someone that could not come with her either.
Her daddy. He was at home in the hospital. I don't know any more

than that. But her mom and grandparents were there with her. She

was sad about it. I was wishing I had a stuffed animal to give her.

 

 

We could not stay very long. So we were getting ready to

go when Terry looked out and saw people watching something.

Turned out the turtles did show up. I think we saw maybe 6

of them. Every one was marked. The number & letter was

carved into their shell. One had the antenna.

 

They were pretty good size. Their shells were

between 18-36 inches long. There weren't many people

there. Maybe 6? Even the little girl did not attempt to

touch them. Just watched and asked questions.

 

When we go back, we will schedule a day. Just for

Turtle Beach.

 

We stopped at a fabric store on the way back. I bought

some lovely fabric. I have no idea what I will do with it.

But when I come up with the idea, I will have it.

 

By the time we got back to the hotel, it was time
to get dressed for the luau. It was pretty Hollywood.
But a lot of fun. We had a great time. The food was
fabulous.
 

Now, time to call it a night. We fly very early
in the morning. Leaving behind the big island.
Headed to Oahu.