...I would like to speak to those who think that living in Hawaii means retirement, semi-retirement, or just generally a life of leisure (and you know who you are!!)
The number of visitors we have here are testament to the siren call of the beaches and sunsets, and we were happily included in those numbers for many years. But it behooves us (isn't that a great word!?!??!) to remember that people live and work and have to pay bills here. They run the airport, rent the cars, and check you into the hotel room. They clean your room, serve your coffee, sell you souvenirs, clean your golf clubs, rent your snorkel gear, captain your cruise boat, and explain how to use the gear you just rented. Along with the good people who deal directly with visitors, we still have many who clean the parks, teach the kids, take care of the sick, pack groceries, wash cars, preach the Gospel, and yes, even sell real estate. So, before you think again that living here is all mai tais, suntans and lotus blossoms without having to work, please reconsider.
Although, having said that....there is something to be said for having a day off that is a Maui vacation....
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