Well time is nearly here for our departure for home. Leaving at 1.15pm tomorrow which is our Saturday 1st Oct your Sunday 2nd. We will miss most of Sunday being in the air arriving at 9.20pm Sunday night. Just got back from our last afternoon swim. Did most of our packing this morning otherwise PT starts panicking 🙃 Haven’t been out walking today just relaxing. Now waiting for our last beer on the balcony to watch our last sunset. 🥲 A few days ago we did a big walk out and around Magic Island. For those who haven’t read any of my previous blogs even though it’s called Magic Island, this is actually a man-made peninsulas. The peninsular (made of dredged coral) was built onto the reef off Ala Moana Beach Park in the 1960s (completed in 1964) it was supposed to be the location of a new beach Resort Hotel, but the hotel was never built. So the peninsula was instead turned into a public park. The Peninsula was later renamed to ‘Ala Moana’ ( meaning “land from the sea”) but the people seem to prefer the name Magic Island and it’s still call that today. That’s all it’s known as. ‘ Magic Island Beach Overview’ small Sandy beach at the end of the Magic Island peninsular. Protected from waves by a rocky barrier. No shade on the beach, but the beach is backed by a grassy area with lots of trees. A really lovey area, we always enjoy a walk around the peninsula.
This is just a copy photo of Magic Island to try and show you the set up. A Peninsular built up of crushed coral. Now full of beautiful trees.
At the beginning of the peninsula looking along Ala Moana Beach. Beautiful spot.
Walking through the park out to the end of the peninsula looking back to the high risers
Waves coming in at different angles
One of many big Silk trees but not the season to show masses of pink flowers.
Now at the end of the peninsula looking across the enclosed bay. Straight across along this walkway there is a big breakwater with gaps that let the water flow in and out. Can get really rough out here with the wave smashing right over the wall.
At the other end of the bay just showing the other side of the peninsula where we walked back to the Main Street.
Out at the end we saw a group of people riding these things on a sight seeing tour around the city. What a great way to get around. We spent hours on foot every morning getting around.
This is the small group, what a great way to see around.
Now looking back to our building the Ilikai in the middle. It’s such a great spot.
Looking down to Diamond Head.
Across to our area.
Ilikai on the left with the turquoise colours. It’s actually a Y shape.
Back on the waterfront nearly back to our hotel.
Another wedding
Just to finish off with the big Friday night fireworks which the Hilton Hotel put on this great display. This is set up on the beach where we swim.
Well that is all after a wonderful month in Hawaii. We have really enjoyed it after waiting two years to be back here. We both love it so much. Until next time 🤗
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