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
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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 — a beautiful day at Polihale Beach
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 soft. This photo was taken by my cousin Sharon on her trip to Kaua‘i, her first trip ever. Now … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — a beautiful day at Polihale Beach
Friday Fotos — Na Pali Coast hike with a dream view
My cousin Sharon made her first trip to the Garden Isle recently. After months of planning and anticipation, the time to see this beautiful island arrived. I have to say she had the luck of the Irish going for her. She and her boyfriend Scott went hiking on the Na Pali Coast and here's what they saw. True, Kaua‘i does have perfect days like this one quite often. But, wow, this … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Na Pali Coast hike with a dream view
Friday Fotos – on the Road to Hana for another fab view
Everyone who's heard of the Road to Hana has the same impression. Terrific view, awful road. It's not that the road itself is bad, it's that it winds along the coast of Maui and sometimes drops down to one lane. When we went on a tour, our bus came nose to nose with a local in a small car, and she refused to back up because tour busses are not well-liked on this side of Maui. … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – on the Road to Hana for another fab view