We woke up very early
April 16, 2019 in Canada ⋅ 🌙 1 °C
Last timmies for 15 days. On the bright side, there were no drill bits or bullet casings in my carry-on this time so we’re off to a good start .
Leaving Newark
April 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Honolulu Airport
April 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We have arrived! However the number 29 represents the baggage carousel number which is having technical difficulty and won’t spit out any luggage. Good thing we’re on vacation...
Hyatt Waikiki
April 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We finally arrived at our home for the next 3 days, spitting distance from the beach. I am no longer embarrassed to say I own a selfie stick!
More beach walk
April 16, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We are all very tired, and some even cranky. Funny the youngest has the least energy. We ate at a beach food stand, and Peter had his first (and not last) ‘Shave Ice’. Think slushie, but icier,Read more
Tunnel
April 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
Tunnel through to the caldera
Diamond Head (Mountain)
April 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
Although there was pathway and stairs the whole way up, it was still a good piece of exercise to get to the top of Diamond Head. The day started off with clouds and rain, which gave way to sunshine byRead more
Shave Ice
April 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 23 °C
Rainbow shave ice
Wednesday Afternoon
April 17, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Army Museum, walk along the shore. Of course we found the tanks in Waikiki !
Breakfast Buffet
April 18, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Pete could eat these sweet buns alllll day. The pool deck doubles as the serving area. Sometimes the staff has unwanted avian help cleaning the tables. There is another person with a water sprayerRead more
Bishop Museum
April 18, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Visiting Bishop Museum of Hawaiian Culture and Natural History. Bonus special exhibit about Easter Island. Also saw a short show about traditional wayfinding at the planetarium.
Lunch at The Pig and The Lady
April 18, 2019 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
Chinatown for lunch!
Botanical Gardens
April 18, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Trees and other plants.
At The Hotel
April 18, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Down time after a super busy day
Friday breakfast buffet
April 19, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Waffles with coconut syrup and crushed pineapple, smoked shoulder bacon.
Almost late for our inter-island flight!
April 19, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We barely made it, but a kind agent directed us away from the really long and stalled security line on 2nd floor, to an empty line on 1st floor. They must have shamrock’s in Hawaii.
Arrived at AirBnB outside Hilo
April 19, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Our home for the next 3 days. No air conditioner, but fans and louvred windows everywhere. The only thing interrupting the crash of the surf is the occasional airplane (we are on the flight path forRead more
Akaka Falls
April 19, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Not really a hike, as it’s all paved, but a nice rainforest walk of about 1km to see Akaka Falls, which is 445 feet tall. We walked past 70 foot bamboo, banyan trees and lots of jungle. TheRead more
Black sand beach
April 19, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
These pictures aren’t black and white, but the waves are white and the sand is black.
Morning sunrise
April 20, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Some of us woke up early.
Helicopter Tour
April 20, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
I’ll let Caroline fill in the details...
N sat next to the pilot up front, Peter was in the middle back next to me at the window. We flew over extensive lava flows, still steaming here and there,Read more
After the ride...
April 20, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Posing with the choppa!
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
April 20, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
After our helicopter tour this morning, we drove down to HVNP for some of the ‘Volcanoes’ part of the ‘Battleships and Volcanoes’ tour. After a little hiking the trails we’ve hit up theRead more
Lava: old and cold
April 20, 2019 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We hike around the park, there are old lava flows, devastation trail, and a drive all the way down to the coast.













































































































































Have a wonderful time