Saturday, 1 March 2014

March 1, 2014

Oahu

Our room at the Waikiki Banyan.  Mary and I are on the balcony.

John took a picture of us - we had to take a picture of him!

Waikiki used to be swampland!

A great start to a great day.
Breakfast at Shorebird with Gordon and Mary.

Nu'uanu Pali Lookout.



Having fun!  The expression on this lady's face is priceless!

Very cool roots on this tree.


Lanikai Beach - this is becoming our favourite Oahu beach!



A view of "Pillbox" from Lanikai.


This is the beach "From Here to Eternity" was filmed at.

The trail to Spitting Cave of Portlock.



The view from Round Top Drive in Puu Ualakaa State Park.
On our first stop, which we thought was the lookout was a private party!  
They actually asked us to stay - we barely made it in time.  




A great dinner at the end of a great day!

Friday, 28 February 2014

February 28, 2014

Oahu

 The Pillbox - John hiked to here for the sunrise.
Fantastic start to the day!

 The sunrise from the "Pillbox".

 Waimanalo Beach

 Hanauma Bay - over 30 years since Leah's last visit!


 The Spitting Cave of Portlock
The cave creates a "spitting" sound when the water rolls into it.


The Halona Blowhole did not perform today.

Makapu'u.

Our new home - The Waikiki Banyan.



Hello and Goodnight Waikiki!



Thursday, 27 February 2014

February 27, 2014

Oahu

Morning view of Pipeline!



Pipeline has a natural "pool" to cool off in.







Lot's of waiting for the right wave...



The restaurant in 50 First Dates was called the Hukilau.  
For the movie they actually built a "restaurant" set by the ocean.



La'ie Point 



Great cliff jumping spot beside La'ie Point.
Lunch time!
This is our car for the week.


Can I join you for lunch?  Leah hurried to get this red crested cardinals picture before it flew away.  
Once we brought our lunch out dozen's more came to join us.  
There was no need to rush to get the picture!

Kualoa Regional Park

How much fun are you allowed on a vacation!



Beautiful east shore of Oahu

Kailua Beach



Lanikai Beach - absolutely gorgeous!  Softest sand we've ever felt.



We stumbled across a race!



The view from "Pillbox" - a short hike looking over Lanikai Beach.