Home of Mysteries with Character
Ala Wai Harbor at sunset During our stay in Honolulu for Left Coast Crime, we had a room overlooking Ala Wai Harbor. Of course, we expected great sunsets…and we were not disappointed. With a full-on view of the harbor and the setting sun, we saw some spectacular sunsets. We had no rain during our stay, but […]
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Byodo-In Temple Lagoon View Our visit to the Byodo-In Temple was well worth the trip. This was one of the places on my “must see” list and even though it was undergoing a major restoration during our visit, I’m happy we got there. This is just one small section of the temple. The front is […]
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Looking east from the Halona Blowhole We’d heard the Halona Blowhole was something great to see. A Do Not Miss while on O‘ahu. That might be true if you’re there at high tide. We were unfortunate enough to be at the blowhole during low tide. It’s the only reason I can think of for the […]
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Onomea Bay on the Big Island To get to Onomea Bay you must take a windy side road, then walk down an asphalt path to the bay. On the way down, there are several spectacular views. Unfortunately, the day we were there it was very overcast so we had lots of gray. The views were still […]
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If you get the chance to walk through, you’ll notice how beautiful the woods are inside Iolani Palace. There’s a richness in every room. From the dark floors to the banisters and doors, the cedar, koa, and kamani woods work together to enhance the atmosphere. Personally, I found myself in awe of the quality of the […]
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Crashing waves at Laupahoehoe When we visited Laupahoehoe on the advice of a friend, we had no idea it was going to be such a wonderful place. The park has a huge expanse of grass where kids can play and just beyond that are these incredible views of the ocean waves crashing. There were a few […]
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On our last visit to O‘ahu, we took one day out to drive to various scenic spots on the island. One of our stops was at Sandy Beach, which saw calm surf and light crowds this particular day. In the background, you can see the Halona Blowhole, which was somewhat of a disappointment to us […]
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Just before our trip to Hawai‘i, a friend suggested we visit Laupahoehoe on the Big Island. The little town is on the northeast side of the island, miles from much of anything other than lava rock and gorgeous views. The interesting thing about Laupahoehoe is that it is the site of the April Fool’s Day […]
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For the most part, all I can say about ‘Iolani Palace is wow. We recently took our first tour of the palace and were amazed at the grandeur and history. The palace was the official residence of Hawai‘i’s monarchy. In 1891, Queen Lili‘uokalani ascended to the throne after King Kalākaua died. Shortly thereafter, she attempted […]
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If you travel to the westernmost end of Kaua‘i, you’ll find Polihale Beach, which is adjacent to a forest reserve, a state park, and the incomparable Na Pali Coast. This is not a beach where you’ll find a lot of people. But, it is a place where the water is warm and the sand nice and […]
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While on our way to visit the Iao Valley on Maui, we stopped at Kepaniwai Park and Heritage Center. I’ve shown photos of this impressive park before, which is dedicated to ethnic groups who helped to settle and develop Maui.
