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Holoholo Hawaii

mars - april 2017
Et 38-dagers eventyr av Betty Les mer
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  • ReisendeHoloholo Hawaii
    Dag 23

    Makapu'u Point Lighthouse Trail

    26. mars 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Next we drove through Honolulu heading to the southeastern-most point of Oahu. I had not researched this trail thoroughly and it turned out to be more difficult than anticipated. Although it was only 3.5 km the elevation gain was 500 feet and the surface was asphalt. This area of Oahu is desert-like with cactus, such a strong contrast to the Manoa rainforest! The temperature was 30 C; it was sunny with no shade; and the trade winds were very strong.....all contributors to a punishing 2 hour hike. The amazing views made it all worthwhile (although John might disagree with that as I think this hike really pushed his limits!). But look....at the summit we are both smiling!! And I have very windswept hair!Les mer

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  • ReisendeHoloholo Hawaii
    Dag 23

    The North Shore

    26. mars 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    The 3rd highlight of the day was Sunset Beach on the North Shore, about another 45 minutes up the coastal highway past all the fresh shrimp trucks. Sunset Beach is one of 3 surfing meccas on the North Shore where professional competitions are held. The weather forecast predicted 20 foot swells with the warning that only pro surfers should venture out. Watching the surfers in these ferocious waves is one of my favourite Hawaiian activities. I am always awestruck at their skill and willingness to challenge these potentially life-threatening waves. Several guys on jet skis were in the water for rescue and to take the surfer back out. The beach was crowded with onlookers. We had just arrived and John asked, "When are we leaving?". Ugh....who invited this guy?!!Les mer

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  • ReisendeHoloholo Hawaii
    Dag 23

    Sunset on the West Shore

    26. mars 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C

    Since we were on Sunset Beach I thought it only fitting that we stay to watch the sunset. I couldn't convince John so we carried on along the West coastline towards Honolulu. Eventually he agreed to pull over to allow me to watch the sunset as the colour changes were too spectacular to dismiss. The photos have not been edited so these were the natural colours.Les mer

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  • ReisendeHoloholo Hawaii
    Dag 23

    A Resemblance?

    26. mars 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

    A challenging, tiring day makes for a grumpy face! Even the name is spot-on! This wood sculpture was at the driveway entrance to an ocean front home on the North Shore that I passed on my way back to the car. When I took the photo I didn't notice the name underneath and only realized it when I viewed the photos I had taken during the day! "John's" next door neighbour had a unique gate and is obviously a surfer.

    It was an exhausting day but we certainly got our money's worth on the pricey car rental. The island of Oahu offers much more than just Waikiki!    Les mer

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  • ReisendeHoloholo Hawaii
    Dag 27

    History Lessons

    30. mars 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C

    Yesterday we took a bus to downtown Honolulu to tour Iolani Palace. Built in 1879, and reopened to the public in 1978 after a 9 year restoration project, it was the home of the last monarchy of Hawaii. The Palace had flush toilets and electricity before the White House or Buckingham Palace. The monarchy was overthrown, the US annexed the islands, and the rest is history sadly. President Clinton was the first president to apologize to Hawaiian natives for the US role in the overthrow of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Interesting history and impressive restoration of this opulent palace.

    Today we visited the Hawaii Army Museum which was right in Waikiki. At one time it was a bastion to protect the people of Hawaii and now it tells the military story of Hawaii from ancient times to the Vietnam War. Particularly interesting was the plight of Japanese Americans and their contribution to the US war effort. Admission was free so we weren't expecting much but it was very well done. I didn't take any photos because it was quite dark in there since it was once a battalion, complete with bunkers.    Les mer

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  • ReisendeHoloholo Hawaii
    Dag 28

    Waikīkī Wonderland

    31. mars 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    Nearly 6 million people per year visit Oahu and most of those are in Waikiki. The streets were always crowded with people but it did die down by 11 pm when the retail stores closed (except Ross stayed open until 1 am!), as well as most restaurants. I took long walks, about 5 km, most days and felt safe both during the day and after dark, even walking through a dark city park in the evening. John joined me on shorter walks but for the last 3 days decided to use the exercise bike in the gym instead of walking.

    There was entertainment around every corner, usually ending at 9, because most were sponsored by the shopping malls. The Royal Grove was my favourite spot. The Air Force Band played country and rock but there was also Hawaiian music and hula. The Ala Moana Mega Mall had entertainment from morning until evening. This high school jazz band and choir were from Wilmar, MN and it reminded us of when Garrett & Alyssa were involved in choir and band (but they certainly didn't get to travel to Hawaii). Buskers were on the main street but they weren't very good and don't seem to be screened by the city. One night John was enjoying a rock guitarist until I informed him that he was playing air guitar! I noticed that the guitarist stopped playing to talk to a tourist but the music kept on playing.    Les mer

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  • ReisendeHoloholo Hawaii
    Dag 28

    More Waikīkī

    31. mars 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C

    The state fish, humuhumunukunukuapua'a, was swimming with it's partner just off the dock on Waikiki Beach....no snorkel needed! Throughout the city are bronze statues of kings, queens, and surfers. There is an ABC store or two on every block....think 7-Eleven on steroids.....and they are always busy day and night.

    I checked the statistics out of curiosity and tourists from Japan make up the 3rd largest market to Hawaii (US and Canada are 1st and 2nd) but are the biggest spenders. So it makes sense that there are so many Japanese restaurants. I was anxious to try their traditional food so I selected Marukame Udon because there was always a line-up out the door. It was very good but John wasn't impressed. The Ala Moana Mall just opened the Shirokiya Japan Village Walk, which is supposed to represent a traditional Japanese town. There were rows and rows of food stalls serving food with names that I couldn't pronounce. I played it safe and ordered vegetarian ramen from a stall that had won first place in a ramen food competition. It was delicious but I still haven't mastered the art of chopsticks, especially when it involves noodles! John wasn't adventurous and was happy with a burger from the Honolulu Burger Company, one of the few non-Japanese stalls. They also had $1 beer kiosks, which is how I lured John there in the beginning!

    Initially we were concerned about spending 2 weeks in Waikiki but surprisingly we both enjoyed our time there. Today we had to move to a one bedroom condo at the Royal Kuhio just for one night as we don't leave Oahu until the morning.    Les mer

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  • ReisendeHoloholo Hawaii
    Dag 29

    Island #3 - Maui

    1. april 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C

    I had arranged a one-day car rental, so on arrival in Maui we were on our way to explore the island. Our plan had been to drive to the summit of the Haleakala crater but it was obvious that the top was in thick cloud, possibly fog, so we abandoned that plan as it apparently is a treacherous drive on a clear day. Instead we drove to the North coast to Ho'Okipa Beach Park to check out the surfers, windsurfers and kiteboarders. Not as exciting as the action on the North Shore of Oahu but still amazing. From there we drove Upcountry around the base of the volcano. This area was so lush and green. We went to the end of the highway to visit Maui Wine for a free tasting of 3 of their wines, which we enjoyed so much that we bought a bottle of their Maui Splash (similar to a pinot grigio with a splash of pineapple juice!). The grounds were beautiful. Several cypress trees had been damaged by a hurricane so they hired a carver to create interesting sculptures from the remainder of the trees. The huge banyan tree was so smooth it almost didn't feel real.Les mer

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  • ReisendeHoloholo Hawaii
    Dag 29

    Kapulanikai in Kihei

    1. april 2017, Forente stater ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C

    Our new home has one bedroom (with a king-size bed!) and is located ocean front. There are 12 units in this small condo building which was built in 1974 by 3 Albertans who offered other Canadians an opportunity to buy a 2 week share in the property. Most of the group staying here this week are owners from Calgary who are very friendly, including us in their daily happy hour at sunset. The interior is very modest with older furnishings but the location compensates for that. Our lanai looks over a large lawn, banyan and fruit trees, and the ocean. We have our own private beach but John enjoys the small, heated salt water pool complete with pool noodles. Today I ate a ripe banana that was picked freshly from one of the banana trees....that's a first for me!Les mer

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