Home of Mysteries with Character
I was in awe wandering around the Byodo-In Temple lagoon. Hawai‘i is a special place to me, but the serenity filled the air in this beautiful place. View the Friday Foto of the lagoon.
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Fiery Oahu sunset near Ala Wai Harbor I’ve shown a couple of similar photos before, but while sitting on our lānai looking out over Ala Wai Harbor, I just couldn’t stop shooting. I kept going until there was very little light left. Meanwhile, they were gearing up for the luau six floors down. Between the […]
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Welcome to the Bishop Museum One of our “must-do” items for our last trip to Hawai‘i was a trip to Bishop Museum. In all the trips we’ve made, we’d never been there. Most of the time, we weren’t on O‘ahu, but that’s another story. This time, I was determined. And I am so glad we […]
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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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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 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 […]
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The Kauai coastline near Spouting Horn is a remarkable landscape. I’m always in awe of the way the ocean waves roll in and crash against the lava rock. This endless rhythm of white crashing surf punctuated by silence can create an almost zen-like experience for those who are patient. The legend of Spouting Horn Those […]
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I’ve done posts before about Kauai’s Pineapple Dump. One of the things I’ve never shown, however, are the Pineapple Dump improvements. Years ago, the surrounding area wasn’t much. A dirt path veered off of the walking/bike path. A chain link fence separated the intrepid from a jump into the ocean. And, there were no signs to […]
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The wildflowers, even the California poppies, were everywhere during my recent visit to Buena Vista Park in Vista, CA. My timing was perfect because, in a couple of months, the park’s two miles of hiking and biking trails won’t be nearly as colorful.
