Dreaming of a Tropical Escape

by Vanessa Kier

February 1, 2026

Life

I’m heartily sick of winter. Probably as sick as you are of my “woe is winter” blog posts.

So today I bring you a few of my favorite photos from my trip to Hawaii in 2011.

Enjoy. And stay warm!

A grassy area surrounded by palm trees and tropical foliage in shadow. In the distance, a mountain against a blue sky.

Photo copyright 2011 by Vanessa Kier

A blue sky reflected in turquoise water. In the foreground a lone palm tree rises above tropical foliage.

Yes, this is the typical photo everyone takes in Hawaii! Photo copyright 2011 by Vanessa Kier.

Volcanic rocks against a the background of blue ocean with green foliage in the front left corner.

Is it just me, or does that rock formation look like it's motioning for the ocean to bring it on? Photo copyright 2011 by Vanessa Kier.

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