Rainbows Over Waikiki
We get up early so we can be on the beach for sunrise, but it is cloudy, so we aren’t sure it will be very interesting today.Very slowly the sky brightens behind Diamond Head, illuminating Read More …
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An Asian oasis on Oahu, Hawaii
Before leaving for Hawaii, my manager at work gave me a short list of things I must see. One of them was the Byodo-In, a serene replica of an ancient Buddhist temple in Japan. Hawaii Read More …
Coastal splendor on Oahu, Maui
The day starts as my friend Dawn slips behind the wheel again. . . and we are off exploring the coast of Oahu. First stop, the park high above picture perfect Hanauma Bay. Hmmm. . Read More …
A Quiet Day at the Pipe
Soon we are back on the road, but this time with Dawn (a Honolulu native) driving. What a treat! Since I’m a little bit of a highway geek (mind you, nothing like the real highway Read More …
The road to Hana, Hawaii
We start out under gray skies, but the woman at the front desk assured me that it will not rain and that it is a good day to drive to Hana. Indeed it is. The Read More …
The Galapagos: Morning on Espanola Island
Upon landing at Suarez Point on Espanola Island, learn about lava terrain while crossing inactive lava fields. Aside from the sea lion colonies, this is a great site for bird watching. You may encounter a Read More …