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 craftsmanship. A picture can't do the palace justice, but at … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — another view inside Iolani Palace
Hawaii travel
More crashing waves on the Big Island at Laupahoehoe
Crashing waves at LaupahoehoeWhen 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 intrepid souls snorkeling off the boat dock. They weren't saying much about what … [Read more...] about More crashing waves on the Big Island at Laupahoehoe
Friday Fotos — a visit to O‘ahu’s Sandy Beach
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 because we were at both places during low tide. Ah well, you can't have … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — a visit to O‘ahu’s Sandy Beach
Friday Fotos — inside Iolani Palace – what an amazing place
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 to change the Hawaiian constitution, but a coup driven … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — inside Iolani Palace – what an amazing place
Friday Fotos — panorama at Ke‘anae Peninsula – what a view!
If you take the Road to Hana tour, the Keanae Peninsula view will be an early stop. In addition to there being good facilities, this large park offers a huge grass area to walk or relax—assuming you're not on a tour and pressed for time. If you don't get to go, I hope you enjoy this view. Be sure to click the photo to see the larger size! … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — panorama at Ke‘anae Peninsula – what a view!