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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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Wave action but no blowhole at Halona While we didn’t see the Halona Blowhole actually do its thing, we did see some good wave action. The ocean was a gorgeous blue, as was the sky, and with gentle trade winds, it was close to perfection…with that one little disappointment. More from the photo archives SaveSave […]
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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 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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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. […]
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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 […]
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Sometimes, things just work out. The morning that I took this photo, the conditions were such that we had a light layer of mist close to the ground. Add to that the fact that the ice rink in Escondido was pumping out a steam cloud right in front of the sun
