Aug – Sep 2019

Country Hopping South Pacific

The adventure begins with another visit to Honolulu then it's off to The Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, The Solomon Islands and then...... Read more

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August 16, 2019
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- Day 1
- Friday, August 16, 2019 at 5:11 PM
- ⛅ 86 °F
- Altitude: 72 ft
- United States Ulukoa 21.27333, -157.8233321°16’24” N 157°49’24” W
Waikiki Beach View
August 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Room view from the 18th floor of Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort and Spa.
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- Day 1
- Friday, August 16, 2019 at 6:57 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- United States Fort DeRussy Beach 21.28, -157.8366721°16’48” N 157°50’12” W
A Waikiki Sunset
August 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
No.. Green Flash.. but still another beautiful Honolulu sunset.
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- Friday, August 16, 2019 at 8:01 PM
- 🌙 81 °F
- Altitude: 49 ft
- United States Kahanamoku Beach 21.28167, -157.8383321°16’54” N 157°50’18” W
Friday Night Fireworks
August 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 81 °F
Draws a nice crowd along Waikiki Beach particularly near Hilton Hawaiian Village.
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- Day 1
- Friday, August 16, 2019 at 9:08 PM
- 🌙 79 °F
- Altitude: 59 ft
- United States Waikiki Yacht Club 21.28833, -157.8416721°17’18” N 157°50’30” W
Fish Bento
August 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
Thanks, Foodland Farms. With Sticky Rice.. Delicious!
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- Day 1
- Friday, August 16, 2019 at 10:17 PM
- 🌙 79 °F
- Altitude: 72 ft
- United States Ulukoa 21.27333, -157.8233321°16’24” N 157°49’24” W
Marriott Breakfast Buffet
August 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 79 °F
Banana bread made almost perfect... I had to keep testing the batch to see what it was missing.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 8:03 AM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: 62 ft
- United States Waikīkī Shell 21.27167, -157.8233321°16’18” N 157°49’24” W
Good Morning, Waikiki
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Sunrise shadows over Waikiki Beach.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:23 AM
- ⛅ 86 °F
- Altitude: 72 ft
- United States Ulukoa 21.27333, -157.8233321°16’24” N 157°49’24” W
Marriott Waikiki Resort and Spa
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Cool hotel with a nice relaxing atmosphere.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:31 AM
- ⛅ 86 °F
- Altitude: 62 ft
- United States Waikīkī Shell 21.27167, -157.8233321°16’18” N 157°49’24” W
What's In A Name
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Did you know Waikiki means..."Spouting Water"?
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:46 AM
- ⛅ 86 °F
- Altitude: 43 ft
- United States University of Hawaii Waikiki 21.265, -157.8216721°15’54” N 157°49’18” W
WWI Memorial
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Dedicated to the brave sons of Hawaii. Building once used to host swimming competitions.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 12:17 PM
- ⛅ 86 °F
- Altitude: 167 ft
- United States Diamond Head Beach Park 21.25667, -157.8121°15’24” N 157°48’36” W
Diamond Head Lighthouse
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
Area called Diamond Head because in 1825 British soldiers who landed here mistakenly thought they had discovered diamonds when they climbed the hills in the area.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 12:31 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- United States Kuilei Beach 21.25553, -157.8049521°15’20” N 157°48’18” W
Kuilei Cliffs Beach
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
A short easy hike down from the street to relax and watch the locals pursue the Sport Of Kings... Surfing.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 1:06 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 167 ft
- United States Kuilei Beach 21.25667, -157.80521°15’24” N 157°48’18” W
One World One People
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
A cliff side thought and perspective that's worth considering and pursuing.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 1:08 PM
- ⛅ 88 °F
- Altitude: 167 ft
- United States Kuilei Beach 21.25667, -157.80521°15’24” N 157°48’18” W
Amelia Earhart Dedication
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
In recognition of Amelia being the first person to fly alone between Hawaii and North America.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 4:29 PM
- ⛅ 86 °F
- Altitude: 167 ft
- United States Kuilei Beach 21.25667, -157.80521°15’24” N 157°48’18” W
A Slice Of Heaven
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 86 °F
And I got the last slice of the day. A Rainbow Cake from Kulu Kulu... Mahalo 😍
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 6:35 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 72 ft
- United States Royal-Moana Beach 21.275, -157.82521°16’30” N 157°49’30” W
Cultural Show
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
A bit of Hawaii's history presented through music and dance.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 6:43 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 72 ft
- United States Royal-Moana Beach 21.275, -157.82521°16’30” N 157°49’30” W
Waikiki Surf Life
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
Colorful beach scenery including amazing trees but this one filled with noisy birds.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 6:45 PM
- ⛅ 82 °F
- Altitude: 72 ft
- United States Royal-Moana Beach 21.275, -157.82521°16’30” N 157°49’30” W
Words To Live By
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 82 °F
From one of Hawaii's favorite son and goodwill ambassador.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 7:20 PM
- ⛅ 81 °F
- Altitude: Sea level
- United States Royal-Moana Beach 21.27333, -157.82521°16’24” N 157°49’30” W
Always Stunning
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
Another Waikiki sunset.
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- Day 2
- Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 9:03 PM
- ⛅ 79 °F
- Altitude: 72 ft
- United States Ulukoa 21.27333, -157.8233321°16’24” N 157°49’24” W
Goodnight Waikiki
August 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
At Moana Terrace located at Marriott Waikiki Resort. A relaxing way to end the day laying down on a poolside lounge listening to local talent wishing their performance would not end. Aloha and Mahalo.. For now, Waikiki and Hawaii.Read more
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- Day 3
- Sunday, August 18, 2019 at 6:57 AM
- ⛅ 75 °F
- Altitude: 69 ft
- United States Honolulu International Airport 21.33167, -157.9183321°19’54” N 157°55’6” W
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August 18, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
About to depart for The Marshall Islands.
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- Day 4
- Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:15 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- Marshall Islands Amata Kabua International Airport 7.06833, 171.283337°4’6” N 171°16’60” E
UA132 Marshall Islands Arrival
August 19, 2019 in Marshall Islands ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Islands like I have never seen before. Like snakes in the ocean.
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- Day 4
- Monday, August 19, 2019 at 10:41 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- Marshall Islands Amata Kabua International Airport 7.06833, 171.283337°4’6” N 171°16’60” E
Majuro International Airport
August 19, 2019 in Marshall Islands ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
A single runway with water on both sides. A pleasant and friendly welcome by Immigration and Customs officials.
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- Day 4
- Monday, August 19, 2019 at 11:02 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 36 ft
- Marshall Islands Amata Kabua International Airport 7.06833, 171.283337°4’6” N 171°16’60” E
A Delicious Welcome
August 19, 2019 in Marshall Islands ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
Homemade Coconut Biscuits thanks to The Hangar Airport Restaurant and Bar.
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- Day 4
- Monday, August 19, 2019 at 11:47 AM
- ☁️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- Marshall Islands University of the Southpacific - RMI Campus 7.08667, 171.373337°5’12” N 171°22’24” E
Marshall Islands Resort
August 19, 2019 in Marshall Islands ⋅ ☁️ 81 °F
A room view while taking in the scent of seafood being cooked at hotel restaurant below.
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- Day 4
- Monday, August 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM
- ☁️ 84 °F
- Altitude: 39 ft
- Marshall Islands Assumption Catholic Church 7.10167, 171.378337°6’6” N 171°22’42” E
Cathedral Of Assumption
August 19, 2019 in Marshall Islands ⋅ ☁️ 84 °F
Simple.. "Island Style" church.
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