Aloha from Hawaii
Trip Start
Mar 01, 2007
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Trip End
Feb 29, 2008
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Honolulu,
Hawaii,
United States
Monday, October 1, 2007
Great location just 2 blocks off the Waikiki beach, could walk around easily.....and CHEAP.
Waikiki beach was crowded but could wander down further and find space. We found Honolulu generally very built up, lots of high rise blocks and concrete....didn't feel at all Polynessian, could have been anywhere in USA apart from the heat.
Only had 3 days, decided to do a couple of tours, the dreaded island tour, which turned out to be mainly on the coach and seemed to last 3 days !! but managed some time in shops of course as mandatory stops....did see some fantastic beaches with surfing competitions going on and great snorkelling.
The tour to Pearl harbour and around the city was half day well spent, busy but quite moving at the memorial.....Kim didn't realise that the memrial was anchored over the wreck of the Arizona warship and you could actually see it through the clear water and still see oil leaking out....they say this is the tears of the 1200 or so men that were killed when the ship was sunk, they stilll lay here, and survivors who die are also allowed to have thier ashes entombed here as well.
Ended up with an evening at the Luau, saw some great dancing and a taste of the island culture and of course some obligatory tourist Hula dancing !! not pretty..was really well done and got to meet loads of people from around the world......cheered on Big Daddy from Atlanta,Georgia as he Hulard the night away and won the first prize.....we hid at the back with the other Brits !! Food was traditionally cooked underground, great sunset.
Now off island hopping.........watch this space
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OUR views on Hon olulu
We both seem to have felt the same about H/lulu. We thought it was just like Benidorm!!!Hope you had a good b irthday Kim and that you are getting these comments ok. We are well though dreading the winter-wew have not got any holidays to look forward to so must get something sorted!!! Love to you both Ron & Jean xxx
Hawaii
Hi Both, I agree about Hawaii although if you are going on to Maui then that is heaven. Pearl harbour is very moving. I rembered it well and glad that I went. Love getting your messages. I have just had a Hip operation Wear and Tear!! Had 33 clips that have just been removed. Take care Josie and Colin X
Hawaii
Hi Both, I agree about Hawaii although if you are going on to Maui then that is heaven. Pearl harbour is very moving. I rembered it well and glad that I went. Love getting your messages. I have just had a Hip operation Wear and Tear!! Had 33 clips that have just been removed. Take care Josie and Colin X