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Izakaya Nonbei

Rehearsal Dinner at Izakaya Nonbei

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"Coffee Meets Bagel" matched us shortly before the pandemic began! After a few weeks of messaging one another about favorite movies and hikes, we each "ghosted" the other and buried ourselves in finding toilet paper and stocking up on hand sanitizer. A brief respite in Covid cases signaled Shea out of her lonely stupor and she reached out to Kyle, hoping he was still alive (literally) and free for a beer. Kyle was free and a first meeting was arranged for beers at BeerLab's University location.&nbsp;Kyle made a strange first impression describing all of the hot-spicy challenges he and his friends had conjured up in the initial weeks of lockdown. Shea listened with mild amusement and silently diagnosed him with a pandemic mental illness. Nonetheless, she agreed to a second date for later on in the week figuring he was strange but cute in his own way.&nbsp;Plus, free beer. The second date proved much more of a win for Kyle, who unknowingly impressed Shea with his muscled arms. The yummy IPAs at Aloha Beer aided Kyle's cause and a third date was arranged! We agreed a third date ought to include a hike, which had been our initial connection early on. Kyle left the hiking spot up to Shea, who casually mentioned she had only started the Olomana "Three Peaks" trail and it had been on her mind to return and complete the first peak. Kyle's heart raced upon hearing Shea suggest this as a possibility. His dream girl was someone who would climb Olomana, his favorite hike on Oahu! Kyle decided that if Shea could ascend the first peak, she would win his heart. Without knowing her ascent would mean a lifetime of love and happiness, Shea accompanied Kyle to Olomana and successfully summited the first peak. Since that fateful day in July of 2020 we have summited the second peak and even got engaged on the third peak.&nbsp;As you can see, the rest is history... or still being written!&nbsp;Join us for the beginning of our new adventure.

2020 -- Our best year ever! (we whisper to each other)

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Travel

Shea and Kyle's Map of Things To Do on Oahu

Click on our personalized <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1gN_bN52A20gVEO_cP6tFD0Vdk20gStYk&amp;usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MAP</a> listing our favorite hikes, breweries, eateries and activities. Enjoy!

Shea's online dating profile listed "I enjoy long hikes followed by a cold beer..." and this is exactly how we spent a lot of our time early on in our relationship. Follow our hiking and beer journey by visiting our favorite spots: Hike and Beer Pairingsa) <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/maunalaha-makiki-valley-and-kanealole-trails-loop?u=i" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Makiki Valley Loop Trail</a> (easy-moderate) - Located near Honolulu and Waikiki, this easy loop trail offers glimpses of the flora and fauna enjoyed in paradise. Park at the <a href="https://hawaiinaturecenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hawaii Nature Center</a> and follow signs to the trailhead. Be sure to lock your car and don't be afraid of the chickens in the parking lot. Pair this hike with a beer from <a href="https://www.alohabeer.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ALOHA BEER</a> (700 Queen St, Honolulu, HI 96813). Ask to sit outside in their patio and share a pizza with a friend. b) <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/koko-head-crater-trail?u=i" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Koko Head Stair Hike</a> - (must be in good shape and unafraid of heights) - Get ready for a butt-kicking 1000+ stair hike to the top of Koko Head in Hawaii Kai. The hike itself takes about 1 hour - 1.5 hours round trip but requires plenty of stamina and water. After this hike ends, stop by <a href="https://www.hawaiisfavoritekitchens.com/shimazu-shave-ice" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shimazu Shave Ice</a> (not a brewery) in Waikiki and THEN stop for beers at <a href="https://www.growlerhawaii.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Growler Hawaii</a> OR <a href="https://sidestreetinn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Side Street Inn</a> on Kapahulu (drink the <a href="https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/how-honolulus-side-street-inn-got-its-very-own-rogue-ale/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">"Side Street Inn Ale"</a> brewed by Rogue). Of course, you'll order the fried rice, Korean-fried chicken, and pork chops from Side Street Inn! Be sure to share - portions are HUGE! c) <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/puu-pia-trail?u=i" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pu'u Pia</a> or <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/kolowalu-trail?u=i" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kolowalu Trails</a> - Located literally within walking distance of Shea's house in Manoa Valley, we have done these two trails a number of times when we want to do a short and quick hike. Be careful though - if it has been raining, trail will be quite muddy. Bring shoes you don't really care about getting dirty OR be sure to have mud crampons or sturdy hiking shoes. After this hike, stop at <a href="https://www.offthehookpokemarket.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Off the Hook Poke</a> and then for a beer at Shea and Kyle's house in Manoa! d) <a href="https://www.alltrails.com/trail/hawaii/oahu/olomana-trail?u=i" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olomana Trail</a> - (HARD) Hike at your own risk. Actually, we would highly discourage you from hiking Olomana unless you bring US with you. It's important to have a fellow hiker who has done this trail before and we caution you to only go to the first peak. The hike to the first peak is not long, per se, but there are several areas requiring you to use ropes and climb up steep rock faces like rock-climbing. Follow this hugely accomplishing hike by ordering some take-out from <a href="https://www.downtoearth.org/our-stores/kailua-oahu" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Down to Earth Kailua</a> and head for beers at <a href="https://www.lanikaibrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lanikai Brewing</a>. e) <a href="https://www.hawaiiclimb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HiClimb</a> - If you prefer to keep your rock-climbing indoors and away from near-death experiences, head to Hi-Climb, an indoor rock climbing gym in Kaka'ako (Honolulu). Pair this experience with a stop at <a href="https://www.hanakoabrewing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hana Koa Brewing</a>, possibly our most visited brewery. Enjoy the yummy burgers or healthy-options like panko-crusted tofu salad. Other notable breweries/bars on the island:- <a href="https://www.beerlabhi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BeerLab</a> - The location of our first date ever! Enjoy their creatively-named beers and food from their down-to-earth pub near the University of Hawaii.- <a href="https://www.villagebeerhawaii.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Village Bottle Shop and Tasting Room</a> (Salt at Kaka'ako)- <a href="https://www.honolulubeerworks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honolulu Beerworks</a> (Salt at Kaka'ako)

Things to do! 

Registry

Shea & Kyle

Shea & Kyle

S&K

Wedding Day

Reception