Blogs from Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, United States, North America - page 8

Been lucky enough to go to Waikiki a couple of times this year...as I go I will post photos here...Aloha!!!... read more

As we were only 500 metres from the zoo it seemed a shame to miss it out. The animals appeared content and they were in pairs with large enclosures. As it was 28C outside, the African animals probably felt quite cool by comarison. The zoo is located in a large park with many plants and huge banyan trees.... read more

We became younger today as we crossed the international date line on route to Hawaii. Whilst we may have gained a day, we lost an evenings sleep, since with a 01.00hrs departure from Fiji it was impossible to sleep on the plane. People coughing, sneezing incessantly and babies wailing would have posssible to cope with ordinarily but my noise reducing headphones had packed up (grumpy old man!). A small confession for family back home. We said this year that because of the trip, Christmas was cancelled for us. Well actually we landed on Christmas Island on route to Hawaii so I supose Christmas happened early for us. In fairness we were turfed off the plane with our hand luggage to wait on the tarmac for 1 hour at 06.30 whilst the aircraft was refuelled. Seen from ... read more

Aloha! Thursday 4th October – Northshore, Oahu to Waikiki We drove back into Waikiki after our trip around the island… I think we came off the Freeway a bit early as it was touch and go for a minute if we’d find our way! But we appeared on Jonny’s Waikiki map and he directed us towards Diamond Head… a crater just outside of Waikiki. I was quite impressed with myself… driving along the main avenue alongside Waikiki beach. I have to note something about the Hawaiian flag (usually found alongside the USA flag)… it has the Union Jack on it. I asked someone why and it was because Hawaii used to be under British rule… I never knew that so it was interesting and also interesting that they’ve kept the Union Jack on the flag… Canada ... read more

26th – 30th June ’12 Leaving The Big Island and back to Oahu and Waikiki Beach, our last few days in Hawaii. Another 48 seater plane back to Honolulu Airport and then another interminable bus journey back to Waikiki! This time we are staying at The Royal Grove, one of the original 1950’s hotels, which hasn’t had anything done to it since then I reckon! It’s a great location, only one block from the beach and close to all the shops and restaurants and for Waikiki are bargin price – which is why we are staying there rather than the lovely Aloha Surf! I sometimes think it’s almost better never to have a taste of luxury, as that way you don’t know what you’re missing. Anyway our little pink hotel is surrounded by huge modern skyscrapers ... read more