Hawaii, 28th September, 2022

 Back again, days are going so fast didn’t realised I haven’t done a blog for five days. I think I am being a bit lazy. Too much walking and swimming. Great life, great weather. We have had a few odd showers which has bought in the humidity. Being very hot. We are meant be in Autumn it should be cooling off  but doesn’t seem to work that way. Humidity always makes it feel a lot hotter. Only three more sleeps then we will be leaving this magical place. We are already talking about re booking again for next year as we can get a good deal on our accomodation. Too good to resist. We were saying  when we first came up that this will be our last trip up this way but looks like that might not happen. 🤗😎

A couple of nights ago, we went for another very nice meal. Standing on our balcony about to leave. The whole time we have been here we have only gone out for two meals. It’s just as nice cooking in the unit and relaxing as we usually keep ourselves busy most of the day walking and swimming everyday.

Waiting for the lift

Yummy meal I had the Prawns for the main and Peter had a New York steak with stir fried veges which he really enjoyed

Both had a prawn entre.

Next morning after our big dinner, yesterday, we had to go for a long walk along Ala Moana Beach Park. It was very still no wind which made it very hot. Went right to the end down to another boat harbour. Because of the heat we decided to take the bus back as by this stage we had walked about 4.50km and so hot. Above is along the beach and the beach park runs right along the beach.

These pergolas near the big old trees gives some relief from the sun.

There’s always a wedding going on and the beaches are always popular for their photos.

The couples always  seem to be on their own with no guests. I think they flock in from mainly Japan to get married here and go back home to show everyone their beautiful photos.

Still walking along this beautiful long beach. Looking back at Diamond head which we have climbed twice in the past.

This is the other boat harbour we walked to nearer Honolulu.

 This is at the head of the harbour where the kids surf.

We stood out at the point watching them for awhile.

Walking back to return back.

This morning got the bus out to Pearl City shopping centre. This is the big project which started years ago for a new rapid rail system but is still under construction. The overall costs have more than doubled from US$5.122 billion to US$12.4 billion and also it is running 11 years late. Finishing date is now anticipated to be March 2031. It will be good when it’s finished might keep some of the traffic off the very busy roads especially through Honolulu.

Looking the other way

Peter has been making yummy pancakes after dinner some nights as you do in Hawaii. I am really enjoying them.

Last nights sunset.

Beautiful

Hawaii, 21st September, 2022

 A couple of days ago we did our one off walk along the beach to Waikiki central main beach. It’s just so busy down that end hence why it’s just a one off, too many people. It takes about 15mins to walk from where we stay where it is much quieter.

Started our walk down in front of the Hilton where we do our swimming. A little overcast when we started off but that soon cleared to blue sky.

Further along we start getting amongst the crowds. So many umbrellas and bodies lying on the beach. Diamond head in the background.

Still walking

Looking back from where we walked from

The big Banyan tree on the main beach in Waikiki

Now on the main beach downtown Waikiki.

Dave and Jen no sign of Ernie anywhere 🫢

Just having a quick walk along the canals back in from the coast.

This hotel fascinates us.

Last nights sunset.

Today we took the public bus trip to the north of the Island.

From the blue dot where we are staying we took the bus up the blue line along the east coast up to the red dot, Turtle bay. Which took two hours. Then on the way back down the grey line to Haleiwa township where we had lunch and changed buses. Then back down to the south coast just east of Honolulu back to where we are staying which took just over three hours in the bus after leaving Turtle bay.

These photos of the hills we drove past along the eastern coast with the sea on the other side. These photos where taken through the buses dirty windows so not too clear.

Looking the other side of the bus through the windows to the coast side.

We have now arrived at Turtle Bay Resort. Very flash, nightly rate to stay starts at just below NZ$1,000. We won’t be staying here but it would be nice. Good temperature on this coast with the trade winds blowing in.

We had a walk around the grounds. Lovely swimming beach.

Around the other side not for swimming with all the coral.

Sitting area to watch the surfers.

Went upstairs for a coffee. This is looking out over the other bay. The water in the foreground is on the top of the downstairs roof, which is covered in about 30cm of water. Hard to explain just really only for effect.

Above and below Hotel swimming pool

After a coffee and a good walk and look around the Hotel we got on to the bus again to continue our day’s trip.

Above and below is the coast along the township of Haleiwa where we had to change buses.

Tonight’s sunset while writing my blog.

Hawaii, 17th September, 2022

 We are still here, long time between updates.  Not rushing around as much as we usually do. But we still go out walking everyday for half of the mornings, but only walking between 4km to 7km a day. Mainly to go to the shops, stock up on supermarket as we only buy what we can carry back which could be walking 2 to 3km back to the hotel. Have been out to Honolulu city on the bus but still did a bit of walking around the city. Today we walked down to Waikiki main beach probably about 3km along the beach in front of the hotels. Nice walk but only do it once each holiday when up here. It seams a lot busier this year people everywhere scattered all over the beach. I guess everyone around the world is making up for lost travelling time. We then got the bus back. Very hot walking along the beach. I will post photos of this walk next blog.  Have walked down to Walmart 2 or 3 times. Got what you wanted Des. That’s about it between blogs.

Now for a few sunsets over the days. Still haven’t had one of those real bright sunsets covering the sky  yet. I guess you will know when we do, if we see one at all.

Fascinating cloud formations

These  rain threatening clouds stay over towards Pearl Ridge and don’t normally come over the beaches. We can be sitting on the beach in the sun with dark clouds behind us.

All taken from our balcony.

Seen a couple of cruise ships going past heading for Honolulu port.

Afternoon sun coming in. Doesn’t come round to us until late afternoon.

Looking down over the courtyard.

One more.

Chinatown in Honolulu to stock up veg and fruit.

This is one way of walking your dog. Waikiki main beach.