Our big move to Maui

We were back on Maui for New Year's — but this time as residents! You know the saying, "Leap and the net will appear." Well, that's what we did when we relocated from California to Hawaii nearly six months ago without jobs or a place to live.

We were warned that Maui either embraces you or chews you up and spits you back out. I'm happy to report that we fall into the first category:)

After a few nights at a Kahului hotel we bounced around to different Airbnbs throughout the island before landing a longterm rental in Kihei. We have since migrated to Upcountry Maui. Both of us have found employment and the kids are doing well in school (Ediza's tried windsurfing and is learning to play the guitar, while Gus has taken up breakdancing).

What a difference a year makes!