Here is a bird's eye view of the pool at our hotel - right below our room. After spending some time at the beach, I decided that I didn't want some oiled-up sweaty stranger lying right beside me and my towel. Those of you who have been to Waikiki, will know what I mean. So after only one day there, we spent the rest of our non-touring and non-shopping days at this lovely pool.
Here are the girls sunbathing on Waikiki but it wasn't long after I took this photo that people were literally towel by towel and we left!
The day we went on a day trip to the Polynesian Cultural Centre was a bit cloudy and windy, but we had a great day anyway.
Can you find me and D1 on the boat? D2 was looking over the side of the boat at everything! (Click to enlarge)
Here are the dancers entering into the area where they entertained us all.
D2 gets a hula lesson. I don't remember where D1 was.
And here is D2 again posing at the Cultural Centre.
Aha! D1 was posing in the gynormous tree roots!
Not to be outdone, D2 got right into the roots and sat down in the cool shade!
As you can see, we had a wonderful time in Hawaii and it was hard to return to reality. As I mentioned, D2 and I went to Mauii a few years later while D1 was studying at university. And I wouldn't mind returning to see Pearl Harbour some day and then go to one of the other islands for rest and relaxation. Everyone should take in Hawaii, if they can, but be prepared for the humidity!
Please forgive the quality of the photos, but they're almost 20 years old! Wow, where did the years go?
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32 comments:
Ah, I was offered a trip to Hawaii and couldn't TAKE it! Alas!
@ Roger -- you really should go sometime if you can, shouldn't he, Leslie?
@Leslie - For rest and relaxation (no spectacular shopping to seduce you) try Kauai, or even more relaxed, Molokai.
We loved Kauai, but my raised-in-Mexico brother says Molokai is the most laid-back place he's ever seen.
-- K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
A very sad time indeed, and you needed to get away and be together with D1 and D2 and as you said lots of quality time ..thank you for sharing this with us .. and your photos too! xx
@Kay - Thanks for the heads-up re Kauai and Moloki as I like to avoid touristy spots now. :D
I've traveled a lot in my lifetime, but still haven't made it to Hawaii! Always wanted to! Looks like lots of fun! Great post for the H Day! Enjoy your week!!
Sylvia
ABC Team
Great choice for letter H. Beautiful shots too. I am now your follower Leslie.
Have a peek on my letter H, see you.
A sad time for you and your daughters but a good idea to visit somewhere beautiful and create some wonderful new memories. I hope you get to go back again, it looks like a lovely place to visit.
So pretty!
Hygiene, hearty treats, and a hat
PS. I am your newest follower.
Ahhhh, Hawaii...such grand memories. I'm glad you did that trip for the daughters as well as yourself.
Its been 6 years since we were there. I long to go again.
What a delightful tour--great choice for 'H'--and full of memories and lovely photos. Thanks for sharing. Your attitude in spite of sadness is inspiring.
Wishing you all good things!
Enticing photos Leslie, - it is good to hear of your travels and how wise you were to take this trip at a time of grief to raise your spirits.
Oh what a fun time you three must have had. We visited Hawaii in Nov. of 1973, talk about time flying, I agree where did the time go? I liked Maui for relaxation best.
What a great holiday in Hawaii!
A wonderful photos! Thanks for sharing!
ABC Wednesday-H
Very sad, but so nice you could do this with your girls.
Your daughters are lovely and looks like they really liked Hawaii.
We've been able to go twice. Our church sent us the first time, when we had completed 20 years as Pastor of the church. Our kids sent us the second time for our 45th Anniversary.
Loved both times.
Hawaii is so lush - looks like you girls had a good time! I love the tree roots - they are so magical. It's amazing how fast 20 years pass - I was trying to remember the last time I was in Hawaii and...oops, yup, it goes in a hurry.
hot H take, love the shots,
smiles.
bless you,
We have been to Hawaii twice. The first time for my father's 80th birthday, since the location is in the middle of US and Taiwan. Afterwards, my daughter loves it so much and had her wedding at Hawaii.
International Market Place. That's the name! I guess you didn't make it to Hana'amu Bay? Or do the hookie lau? But, I know you had to have enjoyed the Hawaiian hospitality there.
: )
Thank you for this tour! These memories must have been so precious for you and the girls.It was a great idea to go to Hawaii.
Looks like a lovely trip there, you had a fabulous idea, mainly for the girls. I love the first picture, they looks so happy with the cute birds around!
Thanks for sharing!
Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg
Looks great. Could do with a relaxing trip in the sunshine about now!
Glamis Castle looks lovely too. Comfortable rather than overly regal and formal. I can picture the QM there.
What a wonderful group of photographs from Hawaii. That was a great idea to take your children away at the saddest of times.
AloHa! how wonderful, I would love to visit some day. Glad your daughters and you had a wonderful visit after your loss...
Hugs!
H is silent...
That looks like a lovely trip to Hawaii but the parrots would have been the highlight for me.
BTW, you must head north when visiting England (I'm biased of course), I'm available for tips and trips:-)
Hawaii is awesome hope to visit there someday
Say Hi to my Horse, my entry for H.
We are planning our almost annual trip to Hawaii right now. Being on the west coast, Hawaii is more accessible for us than many places. We usually end up on Kauai around Thanksgiving time. It is not too touristy, but then if beaches are what you want Maui is probably better. We love the greenery on Kauai.
Happy and fun place to be for a vacation!! Thank you for sharing!!
Cheers!!
Happy and fun place to be for a vacation!! Thank you for sharing!!
Cheers!!
Ahhhhhhhhh, it looks wonderful - I should LOVE to visit there one day. Those tree roots are awesome! Your daughters were so painfully young to have lost their father - I can't imagine the strength it must have taken for you to arrange this trip (hugs).
Very beautiful pictures. Nice post. would love to visit Waikiki once. :)
Love the parrots. Sounds like you all had a great time, despite the sad circumstances. Itr was courageous of you to go and turned out exactly the right thing to do. x
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