Camp Mokuleia

June 17th thru June 22 of 2011.

Due the the hectic schedual of my working and my Autocad nightschooling I would like to say it took me less than one week to pack for this camp which is located at a beautiful private campsite out on the northern shores of Oahu.

I would first like to thank those who were able to stop in and for those who joinned me in making this yet again another five star event.

Being that it was Fathers Day weekend I was approched by my sister last month to book reserves for our favorite site. Her idea's exceeded my expectations and all I could think of for the past few weeks leading up to this camp was how we would pull this off. The weather in Hawaii has been really sucky because of all the rain and on our previous camp last month we had more alcohol drinking than anything else because of all this rain. The children really didnt have the sunshine to enjoy Waimanalo Beach Park and pictures taken were more like a social gathering under our huge tarps instead of a camp because of all the overcast. I was happy that almost all the food went lol being that everyone had no other choice but to kanikapila and drink for 6 days because of the rain and clouds. So I decided to skip posting that event in my blogger.

Anyways we all headed out early on Friday calling each other back and forth on our cell's excited about leaving reality behind to enjoy the week ahead. And if I may add a bluetooth really comes in handy when your driving and your mind has more than a million things running thru it all at once.

Arrived at Camp Mokuleia at about 10 am and started our unpacking ritual like we do at all of our camps. 3 handtrucks & 2 carts really came in handy while hauling everything in from the parking area. The campground was fullhouse and every site reserved for the weekend. Pitching our tents and setting our kitchen only called for a few glasses of champagne ( my favorite ) to put our spirits in the bubbly mood for this Friday evenning that never ended.

The men were rigging their fishing equiptment while us ladies prepared a beautiful dinner and dessert. I ended up leaving for a little bit to run into Waialua to stop in at one of my favorite hole in the wall bakerys to pick up some lilikoi butter for bagels but they were out so instead I ended up with three boxxes full of goodies and the best custard pies ever. Paalaa Kai Bakery is a must do while out here. Their pasteries after 7pm are all discounted at 50% off so whenever we stay out at Turtle Bay I always visit to pick up on their sweet deals.

Anyways I must have gotten lost in the moment of staring thru the pastery glass that I lost track of time. Arrived back at the campsite and to my surprise there was a live concert schedualed for this evenning with a dancefloor set up on the basket ball courts. There was a local band playing which all the teenagers in our party really enjoyed and the music was so loud that even my ipod and docker enjoyed a night on vacay with me lol.

Our first night never ended with friends stopping in , good music , cocktails and a dinner to send you to heaven.

The facilities are all renovated and hotwater shower stalls in the mens & womans bathrooms. Which anyone who's had a long day would truely appreciate.

I woke in the morning to the sound of my sisters voice " Breakfast " with a hangover that lasted for only a few minutes as I made my way straight to the beach for my morning bath. I was so happy that everything turnned out perfect as the sun shinned down casting shadows in the sand of this lovely private beach. The setting is absolutely beautiful and I call it the " Adam & Eve " beach just because it leaves you breathless. Well it leaves me breathless but thats another story ....

The children enjoyed their crabbing, campfires, ghost stories and chocolate smores. That at the end of each night they would travel back to their tents without a pep off to lala land allowing the adults to have their time enjoying cocktails and music.

Fathers Day we prepared Yakiniku Woks and fresh shabbu shabbu for dinner. I must say that when we camp its never a ghetto experience and only the best will do. Down to the xfactor of self inflating airbeds and surround sound music we top it off. The men really appreciated their special day and may I ephasize that Fathers Day is a very special day because most of the time men go unnoticed for their part in raising their children. Waking up every morning to face a unforgiving world just to get by and be that man their child needs to inspire them thru life. So yes, it turnned out to be exactly what was called for to show appreciation to the men in our group. My saying is: " A way to a mans heart is thru his underware which eventually leads to his stomach ; Take care of those two needs and a happy life you shall live."

Thank you to my friends who found the time out of their busy lives for your phonecalls and for my besty Sofia for stopping by all these days. For the turtles that entertainned us , the crabs that allowed us to play predator vs. wild lol and for the stars, ocean, sun & moon that made our days & nights something for the children to remember.

For a surreal private nature orientated campground I would recommend it for any family because everytime Im out here I never wanna leave. I will miss my early morning commute out to Pupukea for my Starbucks and my early evenning walks out to the pastures to feed the horses but as long as I know that it will never be "the last time" it makes me smile. Camp Mokuleia thank you once again.