We woke up early on Tuesday the 24th November. Here we are waiting impatiently for our flight to Hawaii. We had just enjoyed a breakfast at San Francisco airport.
Flying over the Pacific Ocean.
Best way to cruise around the island.... in a Mustang Convertible.
On Tuesday after unpacking and settling into the hotel. We went to swim at Waikiki Beach. I have never seen ocean water so blue and clean as in Hawaii. Crystal clear!
On Wednesday we travelled up the Western side of the Island until we reached Sandy Beach. The waves were at least 26 feet high. I heard that they sometimes reach 30 feet. George braved the waves but it proved too violent for him I have never seen waves as big as these. Unbeknown to me I was being filmed while I read 'Falling Leaves' a true story about an unwanted Chinese girl.
On Thursday we went snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. We saw a variety to fish and corral.
At the Culture Center.
On Friday we went to the Polynesian Culture Center on the North Eastern side of the island.
The Aotearoan dancers (I think this was 'New Zealand')
My personal favourite the Samoan dancers
Fiji dance at the center
Polynesian people would build one of these statues to honour a deceased king.
They bury the pork underground on hot coals to cook it. (Polynesian culture)
He made this fire by rubbing two sticks together.
A Luau fit for a queen
Can0ing around the center.
Our tour guide at the Polynesian Cultural Center
Saturday morning we went to movies and then did what I enjoy doing most. 
Hawaiian Dancers
On Saturday evening we took a stroll down 'Beach Walk'. Some shops on this road are Tiffany's, Gucci, Billabong, Couch (who would pay $1000 for a purse????), Rolex (cheapest watch was $4000), and even Ferrari!
Polynesian Cultural Center
A memorial that was built over 'The Arizona' a ship that the Japanese sunk.
On Sunday afternoon we browsed around Pearl Harbour.
On Sunday morning we went to Church. This chapel was built when Japan bombed Pearl Harbor.
On Monday (and Tuesday morning before going home) we bathed in Waikiki on my favourite beach.
Packing up to go home. Sob!
Before I forget, I was on the news the day before Thanksgiving. We had been to the North Shore to see the huge waves and, they were interviewing this guy from Denver about the surfers. When we arrived back at the hotel Georgie put the the TV on and no kidding, there I was on the local news channel . Check the link below:
That looks like such a lovely holiday!!! and wow i know some one famous now! haha you were on tv!
ReplyDeletei hope you had that swim for me in the nice crystal water! X
I would love nothing more than to jump in that water and play.You guys are so lucky, the only downside is that now uou're going to want us to be away from you over the holidays every year so that you and dad can take fun little trips to exotic places. I think it's safe to say that you have the TRAVEL BUG.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a fun trip! What a great way to spend the holidays when your kids are at their in laws. My parents had that same idea for Christmas, but they're not going tropical!
ReplyDeleteI am so envious right now....
ReplyDeleteLooks like you and Uncle G had an excellent time.
I hope you are all relaxed and ready for the festive season ahead of us!!!
Miss you
Love and Hugs to both of you
Wow what a fantastic vacation. I can see why you were sad to come home;)
ReplyDeleteIt was fun seeing you on Hawaii TV (that book must be good because you didn't look-up once)