Blogs from Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, United States, North America - page 30

Fine, 32c Oceanic Flight 815 broke into two pieces and crashed on the island. Well.. at least in the TV show ‘Lost’ it did. If you visit the ‘real’ Lost beach you’d be hard pressed believing it didn’t really happen!! Seriously.. It feels like you’re trapped by the mountains and the scenery is absolutely out of this world. The backdrop is very recognisable and still very well off the well worn North Shore tourist trail. Certainly a highlight of my tour around Oahu with Dad.. but more about ‘Lost’ in a sec Since last week I’ve been living the highlife in a Waikiki hotel and hanging out at the beach. Dad arrived last Sunday to spend 7 days here and we’ve done all the typical touristy type stuff. Literally cramming as much sight seeing as we ... read more

Good Morning Everbody! Well, just to clarify in my last entry i said the foriegn office had 'not' issued a warning, but i meant to say had 'now' issued a warning, so that should make sense now!! Yersterday we visited the North Shore of the island, and it is so lush you would not believe. No high rise hotels, no macdonalds, its really peaceful and beautiful. Really reallt glad we are going up there to stay for a couple of nights. We saw giant green sea turtles, a waterfall and pool that was used in 'lost', some masive waves (over 10foot andi went in and got sompletely wiped out and nearly drowned, while Corinne looked on and laughed!), Jack Johnsons house (and the man himsalf i think!), pro surfer Kelly Slaters house which looks like a ... read more

I spent on Hawai unforgettable vacation! Just amaze - miles of golden, black, red and even green-sand beaches: tropical rainforest and alpine meadows! Full relaxation! Each of the six main islands is separate, distinct, and infinitely complex. Here you'll find palmfringe blue lagoons, lush rainforests, hidden gardens, cascading waterfalls, wild rivers running through rugged canyons, and soaring volcanoes. I lived on the island Oahu. The name of the island mean "the place where people gathering together". I was conquered by the beaches! (There are 139 beaches (!) and one don't look like another). Somewhere the sand has the colour of sun and so soft like a powder.... And the water is very transparent and tenderly-blue (Kailua beach). Somewhere all bottom is covered by reefs where live corals, varicoloured fishes, octopuses, sea urchins (Waikiki beach) . This ... read more

A friend told me that Halloween in Waikiki is a must see, with people wearing the most funniest and ingenious costumes. As far as I was concern it was Halloween, Smalloween, different strokes for different folks; what may be fun and interesting for him, may not necessary be for me. So for many years I just ignored his suggestion. Then came 9/11. Mentioning the year, I guess is not really necessary, nor mentioning what happened on that date. Of course, for me, and I can imagine for most Americans, it was a time of great sadness and confusion. Yes, it was a time of mourning, but for how long, before we put it aside and move on? A sports editor for a local newspaper wrote an article in the paper, chastising many of the managers of ... read more

We have had a wonderful time in Hawaii. At first thought Waikiki would be a bit over commercial but it is really great. When you walk down the main beach it is like a modern town on one side and a surf beach on the other. It is a really relaxed place with really friendly people and you really get a feeling of the island and you know you are in Hawaii. Aloha - which is the standard greeting, actually means with love. We have seen a lot of the sights on Oahu, Waikiki beach with Diamond Head in the background, Pearl Harbour and Hanauma Bay. We climbed Diamond Head which is an extinct volcano. There is an amazing view from the top every way you look (sorry no pics here but we have got a ... read more