Hawaiian Haven

 We arrived on the big island today! 

Our flight was filled with mean blonde ladies. First the TSA agent who cared way too much about which entrance we used, and then another blonde lady who prioritized herself at the expense of everyone else multiple times.  At least we had something to talk about. Gracelyn sat alone the whole time and ended up next to a couple who flirted with one another for five hours. The man removed his shoes immediately upon boarding. Also, there was a group of women sitting in front of us who chatted the whole 5 hours. Imagine! We did have a fun flight attendant whose jokes made me laugh a little too loudly.


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