Joshua Janzen

Sunday, July 6, 2025 AJ and I woke up not ready at all to go home. We were packed and “ready” in that sense, but our hearts definitely weren’t. Reluctantly, we gathered our bags and made our way to the lobby to check out. I popped an Ativan as I felt the nerves starting to…

Saturday, July 5, 2025 Our last full day on Maui. Our last full day in Hawaii. It hurt. But the thought of dinner that evening at Mama’s Fish House, just off the Road to Hana, kept our spirits high. AJ and I spent the morning packing (booo) before deciding to head to Whalers Village to…

Friday, July 4, 2025 With fewer hiking options near the Westin, AJ and I settled on the Village Walking Trail, thanks to its glowing reviews about shade and birdsong. Little did we know it would end up being the most intense hike of the trip, and since it was all paved, it felt more like…

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Snorkel cruise day! AJ and I got up early, lathered on the sunscreen, and suited up in our long-sleeve rash guards before heading downstairs to greet the day and the resort’s flamingos, of course. We met the family in the lobby at 7:00 AM, then made our way to the rendezvous…

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Our travel day to Maui! We left Turtle Bay at 8:45 AM with Lynn, Ava, AJ, and me in one car, and the rest of the crew in the other. We made a quick stop at a 76 gas station in Wahiawa, where poor Ford was fighting the motion sickness demons,…

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 AJ and I woke up early, ready to conquer Ka‘ena Point. We called for our car, and I pulled up Google Maps only to discover that Ka‘ena Point was twice as far as we thought it was. So, in true “everything happens for a reason” fashion, we pivoted and decided to…

Monday, June 30, 2025 I woke up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to make up for all the indulgences of the past few days with a proper hike. Lynn and the Hamiltons had already set out at 5:30 AM for their deep-sea fishing expedition, so AJ and I were on our own for the morning. AJ…

Sunday, June 29, 2025 I woke up feeling surprisingly energized and ready to redeem myself after yesterday’s High Noon hangover. I headed down to the lobby while AJ got ready, snapping a few pictures along the way. When I returned to the room, I was greeted by my first Hawaiian rainbow.. a perfect start to…

Saturday, June 28, 2025 I was definitely feeling the effects of a few too many High Noons from the day before, so I told AJ I was sleeping in. Jon had arranged to go beach fishing with a resort guide at 7:00 AM (something I was originally supposed to join him for, but that was……

Friday, June 27, 2025 In the dark morning hours of Friday, June 27, two Babemans scurried to gather their belongings. Waiting downstairs at 5:30 AM was a sleek black Mercedes SUV that Lynn had arranged to pick up AJ and me. The driver was very kind and got us to the airport, opting for a…