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North America » United States » Hawaii » Oahu March 24th 2005

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open." -- Jawaharal Nehru Web sites Run your mouse over the name and click O’ahu Hanauma Bay, Oahu, HI - National Winner of best Beach OR Hanauma Bay, Oahu, HI - National Winner of best Beach March 24. Hawaii -here we come! Up at 4am, we headed out to the airport. We left Pittsburgh at 7:40 am and had a lay over in Chicago, then onto Honolulu. It was a long stretch almost ten hours. We claimed our luggage, found the shuttle bus and onto our hotel. We stayed at the O’Hana Waikiki West, it was OK, lots o... read more

Top ten things we didn't know about Hawaii

North America » United States » Hawaii » Big Island » Kailua-Kona March 17th 2005

Hawaiian Cow

Bond Family

#10 MOO MOO IS MORE THAN A SOUND A COW MAKES (The Hawaiian dresses.) #9 THERE MAY NOT BE A BIG FOOT LEGEND BUT THERE'S A LITTLE FOOT LEGEND (Hawaii has a famous tale of the Menehune, a group of hairy miniature people who once lived here) #8 MCDONALDS SERVES SPAM,EGGS AND RICE AS A BREAKFAST PLATTER (In Hawaii everyone loves spam and they even host a spam cook-off) #7 TARO CHIPS ARE JUST AS DELICIOUS AS POTATO CHIPS (But the taro root when mashed into poi is yucky!) #6 HAWAIIAN TIME MEANS WHENEVER YOU GET THERE (Works great when your late... not so great if your waiting on the other guy) #5 HAWAII'S STATE BIRD IS THE NENE BUT THE CHICKEN MAY SOON REPLACE IT (On some of the Islands wild chickens are happily running ... read more

The Big Island

North America » United States » Hawaii » Big Island » Kailua-Kona March 13th 2005

Beach in Princeville

Bond Family

A little about the places we have stayed these last few weeks. We were very fortunate to experience the REAL Kauai by staying outside of the tourist area in a cottage near Kapaa. The cottage was close to the beach and surrounded by swaying palm trees. It was a great time to relax and try to be more of a local. Of course we did the usual daytrips to all the beautiful scenic spots but we also shopped for groceries and even went to see a movie in nearby Lihue. After flying from Kauai to the Big Island we first stayed at the Kilauea Lodge. The mountain lodge in Volcano Village is set among tall pines, large ferns and tropical plants. It is a peaceful, cozy place where even the girls enjoyed the fact that we ... read more

Hawaii 5-0

North America » United States » Hawaii » Oahu March 1st 2005

da dawg house

gregory

Spent a few days back in my hometown (for the past 4 years) of Honolulu for some last sun and fun. Also some pics of a day trip to the windy island of Lanai. After Hawaii it was onward to visit Brother and sis-in-law in the friendly city of Minneapolis, back to Boston and NH adn then down to South America. attached is a picture of a last night out at the prestigious "Da Dawg House" dive bar in Waikiki with dancing and pool tables...and a random dude in the picture of me and Josh. The other picture is of the beach and world renouned golf course on the island of Lanai, Hawaii....tiny island, but beautiful. ... read more

Hawaii ...Island Hopping

North America » United States » Hawaii February 28th 2005

Fantasy Island

Bond Family

Aloha from Kauai! We are spending the next few weeks in Hawaii on three Islands- Oahu, Kauai and the Big Island. The first three days were at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, Oahu. We spent a beautiful morning at Hanama Bay snorkeling and enjoying the amazing scenery. Our visit to the Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor was both moving and interesting. There were many Japanese visitors at the memorial… which made us wonder what it will be like when we visit Nagasaki, Japan’s ground zero memorial. Sunday we visited the very friendly Living Waters Baptist Church in Kapaa. We were blessed to able to worship with fellow Christians here in Hawaii New entry: Yesterday we went Whale watching off of Napli Coast, Kauai. Today we went hiking on some trails on Wiamea Canyon the views ... read more

Hawaii

North America » United States » Hawaii » Oahu February 25th 2005

Hawaii

The Nomad

Hawaii was fantastic. We didn't really do much, just relaxed. However we did go to Pearl Harbour. It was a eerie sight to see the U.S.S Arizona sitting just under the surface. We also boarded the U.S.S Bowfin, a submarine commissioned on 7th December 1942. Plus we went to the U.S.S Missouri. The significance of that ship, is that it was there, that the Japanese signed the Instrument Of Surrender on 2nd September 1945. That brought and end to the war in the pacific and, ultimately, the war all together. We stood in the very spot where that signing took place. After that we went to The National Memorial Cemetery Of The Pacific. It was a harrowing sight to see so many names. We met a few interesting characters in Hawaii. Like Rob from New Jersey. ... read more

Fun in the Sun

North America » United States » Hawaii » Oahu February 24th 2005

Whales Tale(s)

Kenito

Hey all Sorry but Hawaii has been too nice to spend time inside on the internet. It has been a really great week of family time, beach time, Kayaking, Whale watching, Boogie Boarding and of course eating. I have made it to the beach with Elia (my niece) almost every morning right around sunrise. This morning my parents made it as well. We are staying 1 block from a beautiful beach that is 2 miles long and curves gently to make a nice cove. It is on the Windward (eastern) side of the island so the waves are small but there is a constant breeze, (constant except for yesterday when we had windsurfing lessons scheduled). As I mentioned we saw Whales And went Boogie Boarding OK that’s not me but it felt like I was on ... read more

Lazy days in NS waves

North America » United States » Hawaii February 16th 2005

Bec

It's been a pretty relaxing couple of days. It usually consists of getting up and walking or riding a crazy bike down to check out pipe and watch if it is big or go home get my board and find a smaller break (usually log cabins). Then you surf until you can no longer surf, relax at home reading or playing with the cats and chooks, eat, drink beer then sleep. All very mentally taxing. I have been into the main town Haliewa which had some shops and food etc. Other than that I've been far too relaxed to do anything else. There is a competition that will start in the next few days. In the mean time there have been some epic surf sessions to watch. Unbelieveable. The surfing has been awesome. I have found ... read more

Photos

North America » United States » Hawaii » Oahu February 16th 2005

Bec at Waimea bay

Bec

Not much to do except play with the chickens when you're not surfing. ... read more

Aloha

North America » United States » Hawaii » Oahu February 13th 2005

me beenie and plantation village

Bec

I'm on the North Shore. Conditions are small weather is good. Will up date later!!!... read more

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