Location: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, East Coast of Oahu Last week, I did something that I consider ‘ out of my comfort zone’: I went snorkeling. Now, this may not seem like something that most of you might consider boundary pushing, however it was for me, for two reasons. First of all, and for the Read More
Location: Lanikai Beach, East Shore, Oahu Beautiful Lanikai Beach, one of the nicest I’ve seen so far! White sand, turquoise water and surrounded by mountains and islands. Incredible!
Location: Windward Coast, Oahu When I signed up for an organized tour of the Polynesian Cultural Centre, it included a half day ‘circle island tour’, a chance to drive along the coast and see of the beautiful sights. Lucky for us, it was a beautiful sunny day! The first stop was the Makapuu Lookout. Located Read More
Location: Laie, Oahu, Hawaii While I still have 8 months left before I return to work, it’s doubtful that I will have the chance to visit all Polynesian countries and territories (there’s 32!). Therefore, a trip to the Polynesian Cultural Centre on Oahu would provide me with a small taste of the wonders of Polynesia. Read More
Manoa Falls Trail hike, Oahu
Location: Pearl Harbor, U.S. Naval Base, Oahu, Hawai’i January 17th, 2018 December 7, 1941, 7h45am. A day like every other that came before. The sun is out, the sky is clear. There are only a few broken clouds on the horizon. It is quiet. Most are still sleeping, as is it not yet 8:00 in the Read More
View of Diamond Head and traditional Hawaiian canoes, taken from the start of Waikiki Beach near the Hilton Hawaiian Village Resort lagoon.
January 19, 2018 Yesterday, I took a ukulele lesson. Let’s just say I won’t be quitting my day job anything soon! My hopes to finance the rest of my trip by ukulaling my way across the world was dashed by the second chord (D7, by the way). Alas! What’s a poor wandering soul to do? Read More
Rabbit Island (Mānana) & Kaupo Beach, Oahu.