Yay! We were able to go to Hawaii during the last week I could travel by air. We had such a blast! We stayed near Waikiki, and enjoyed walking on the beach the first day there.
We met up with Logan and Lisa, friends from Idaho. :) Lisa and I, both expecting.
Jess and Logan
Enjoying a parade on Waikiki which exhibited talents from all over the world. This was the Chinese segment. The little kids were adorable under the fire dragons.
View of a rainbow from our balcony.
Jess and I on Waikiki, Monday morning. It was a beautiful day and so nice not to be in cold weather at home!
By the statue of "Duke" the famous surf boarder.
At Hanauma Bay. I had a blast snorkeling. We soaked up some sun and just relaxed. It was so nice!
Hanauma Bay
Driving up the east coast of Oahu to Chinaman's Hat. The greenery was incredible.
At Chinaman's Hat.
Visiting the Dole Plantation.
34 Weeks!
You may not know this, but pineapples grow on low plants from the ground. Each plant yields four pineapples in three years, then it has to be replanted. I learned something at the plantation. :)
Yum! The pineapple ice cream with fresh pineapple on it was the best!
At the Laie Hawaii Temple, which is closed for another year for renovations. It is a beautiful place.
The canoe shoe at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC). We had great seats!
A coconut tree climber from the Samoan exhibit. This was one of our favorites because of the hilarious small Samoan in charge of the Samoan "village" as they are known at the PCC.
Lisa and I with the hilarious small Samoan.
At Kailua Beach park, probably our favorite beach. It became cloudy while we were there, but was a beautiful place.
Kailua Beach
Beautiful view of the north shore of the island from Pali's Lookout on the Pali highway.
Pali's Lookout
Poor Jess sprained his ankle badly playing basketball right before we came to Hawaii. He had a sore and very swollen ankle the whole trip. He was a trooper though.
At the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. This is a sobering place to visit, but very neat.
USS Arizona Memorial
After visiting Pearl Harbor, we headed north again. There were not as many surfers out as usual, because the weather wasn't too cooperative. We headed to Waimea Falls and Beach next.
Logan and Jess harassing the peacocks at Waimea Falls. It was pretty fun to do and easy to get the birds to show off their feathers.
Waimea Falls.
A neat beach just outside of Haleiwa with lots of sea turtles.
Our last night in Hawaii. We had such a good time and can't wait to go back!
Yay! We were able to go to Hawaii during the last week I could travel by air. We had such a blast! We stayed near Waikiki, and enjoyed walking on the beach the first day there.
We met up with Logan and Lisa, friends from Idaho. :) Lisa and I, both expecting.
Jess and Logan
Enjoying a parade on Waikiki which exhibited talents from all over the world. This was the Chinese segment. The little kids were adorable under the fire dragons.
View of a rainbow from our balcony.
Jess and I on Waikiki, Monday morning. It was a beautiful day and so nice not to be in cold weather at home!
By the statue of "Duke" the famous surf boarder.
At Hanauma Bay. I had a blast snorkeling. We soaked up some sun and just relaxed. It was so nice!
Hanauma Bay
Driving up the east coast of Oahu to Chinaman's Hat. The greenery was incredible.
At Chinaman's Hat.
Visiting the Dole Plantation.
34 Weeks!
You may not know this, but pineapples grow on low plants from the ground. Each plant yields four pineapples in three years, then it has to be replanted. I learned something at the plantation. :)
Yum! The pineapple ice cream with fresh pineapple on it was the best!
At the Laie Hawaii Temple, which is closed for another year for renovations. It is a beautiful place.
The canoe shoe at the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC). We had great seats!
A coconut tree climber from the Samoan exhibit. This was one of our favorites because of the hilarious small Samoan in charge of the Samoan "village" as they are known at the PCC.
Lisa and I with the hilarious small Samoan.
At Kailua Beach park, probably our favorite beach. It became cloudy while we were there, but was a beautiful place.
Kailua Beach
Beautiful view of the north shore of the island from Pali's Lookout on the Pali highway.
Pali's Lookout
Poor Jess sprained his ankle badly playing basketball right before we came to Hawaii. He had a sore and very swollen ankle the whole trip. He was a trooper though.
At the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. This is a sobering place to visit, but very neat.
USS Arizona Memorial
After visiting Pearl Harbor, we headed north again. There were not as many surfers out as usual, because the weather wasn't too cooperative. We headed to Waimea Falls and Beach next.
Logan and Jess harassing the peacocks at Waimea Falls. It was pretty fun to do and easy to get the birds to show off their feathers.
Waimea Falls.
A neat beach just outside of Haleiwa with lots of sea turtles.
Our last night in Hawaii. We had such a good time and can't wait to go back!
