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Blue Hawai'i

docoflove1974

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On the island of Oahu there is so much to do, so much to see, but the one thing that is a must is to hike the Diamond Head Trail. Diamond Head is a crater from a volcano that blew many thousands of years ago, and is now by far one of the most spectacular views on the island. Sure, it's a bit rocky, and there are quite a few stairs (the US used it as a lookout in WWII), but once you get tot the top it's so worth it.

 

Today is my first full day here, and I wanted to really start my vacation here. I remember doing this trail with my dad when I was last here in 1993, and couldn't stop gawking at the beauty. From various vantage points one can look over Hanauma Bay and other less-famous areas of this paradise. Once at the top, you can see half of the island. What a way to start my vacation!

 

And now: to the beach for some sun and swim :D

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Moonlapse

Awesome.

 

I was in Honolulu (Aiea) during New Years Eve about 10 years ago... from about 5pm to about 2 am there was an incessant roar of fireworks going off in every back yard and a thick haze of smoke to go with it. It was sort of like smoke grenades and machine guns going off for hours on end.

 

I also remember standing in a crowded store and thinking that I was the only 6 foot plus blond person in a sea of 5 foot Asians.

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Nephele

You're in Hawaii?? You lucky thing! I must've missed something, as I didn't realize you were off to Hawaii! Wheeee! Have fun, Doc!

 

-- Nephele

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docoflove1974

Yep, Neph, got here yesterday, will be here til Thursday afternoon. And, trust me, I'm very much enjoying it!

 

Moon, you very well could have been in Waikiki. You'd have to get out to the rest of the place to see the mix of people. Here on Waikiki, I stand out at 5'8.5", let alone my dad at 6'2. At least my mom (who is 5'2) will fit in, except for her lack of a tan.

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docoflove1974

Yep, Neph, got here yesterday, will be here til Thursday afternoon. And, trust me, I'm very much enjoying it!

 

Moon, you very well could have been in Waikiki. You'd have to get out to the rest of the place to see the mix of people. Here on Waikiki, I stand out at 5'8.5", let alone my dad at 6'2. At least my mom (who is 5'2) will fit in, except for her lack of a tan.

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docoflove1974

Yep, Neph, got here yesterday, will be here til Thursday afternoon. And, trust me, I'm very much enjoying it!

 

Moon, you very well could have been in Waikiki. You'd have to get out to the rest of the place to see the mix of people. Here on Waikiki, I stand out at 5'8.5", let alone my dad at 6'2. At least my mom (who is 5'2) will fit in, except for her lack of a tan.

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Moonlapse

Actually, I was all over the place around the Honolulu area and a little bit of the north shore. I wasn't really there as a tourist, I went there with my girlfriend at the time to meet her family and friends during Christmas break. I was fortunate enough to get an inside look at life there and to also eat home cooked meals.

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