Hello, Monday! I am so behind on sharing my Hawaii memories... but that doesn't mean I'm giving up! One of the best parts of a vacation (besides actually being there) is remembering/daydreaming about being there and what better way than revisiting through photos? I love it.
Here are some images of the world famous Waikiki beach and surrounding areas. Aloha!
After Pearl Harbor we visited the Punchbowl Cemetery (something I haven't seen before) and then took a quick tour around downtown Honolulu, passing by the capital building (there were three people camped out for the 'Occupy' movement...) and then made our way back to Waikiki where we had lunch at the famous Puka Dog eatery. YUM!
I'm not one for too much sightseeing while I'm on the islands so I was very happy to return to the beach and the water!
Happy Friday! I have not yet gotten started on sharing our photos from Hawaii, so let's start with our tour of Pearl Harbor. I somehow had not visited on my previous visits and so it was a perfect time to go with J. It was a very moving experience and we were both so glad we were able to see the memorials and even the Mighty Mo!
Happy Tuesday! I've rounded up some new favorites of mine - I'm not sure how they've slipped through the cracks but I recently heard them and want to share with you.
"...this is the beginning of your day, life is more intricate than it seems, always be yourself along the way, living through the spirit of your dreams..."
"...and I never knew before but I feel like a child in a cold, cold war, so strong, so tough, sitting in suburbia, waiting for the wind up, and I don't want to dance... I just want to jump from the prison of circumstance..."
For the couple days we had a car in Hawaii this song kept popping up on the local radio station (Island 98.5, my favorite!). The second song is one that's been on repeat lately, very upbeat. Have a great Tuesday (is it too early to countdown to the weekend?)!
Hello, friends! J and I had such an awesome and relaxing vacation on Oahu and have had an extra treat of a whole weekend at home to regroup (you know how it is after a vacation - all of a sudden you have things to do!).
The Hawaiian phrase hana hou roughly translates to do it again or encore and on this Monday as my body sits in my cubicle at work, my mind is still on the island... so, friends, let us travel back to Hawaii - can you feel the steady breeze, warm sun, richly humid air? I am transported back in an instant!
For ten days we hardly did anything but relax, sunbathe, swim, eat, read, people-watch, and nap on the world famous Waikiki beach. We did, however, see Pearl Harbour and rent a Jeep (awesome!) for two days to drive around the island. I was able to show J the UH campus, Pali lookout, and my other favorite beaches around the island, among other beautiful sights.
I'll be sharing more photos throughout the week - no harm in extending that holiday feeling for as long as possible! It is just what we needed!
Friends, J and I are on a plane right now (or maybe we are on the beach?) heading for Oahu, Hawaii for a glorious 10 days! So, aloha! And see you all on the 14th!
And I have to leave you with a sweet song (somewhat cliche I suppose) from the islands:
