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Ala Moana, Hawaii, Honolulu, Kailua, Kaneohe, Ko’olau Mountains, Photography, Sans Souci, travel, Waikiki, Waikiki beach
Only a 9 hour direct flight from Brisbane is Honolulu.
Yes, I am back in beautiful Hawaii. As many of you know this is where my passion for travel began. I came to Hawaii on a vacation and stayed 11 years. Yes, many years ago I fell in love with these beautiful islands which was Very easy to do.
It has been a very long time since my last trip and certainly well overdue. Although I am now a tourist, this trip is not about being a tourist but in fact catching up with friends and doing the local things.
The weather is simply perfect. The sun is just as hot as ever but with the trade winds blowing the climate is just right.
Since arriving a few days ago my feet have barely touched the ground.
My first day included lunch at a local style restaurant where we enjoyed the very famous Mahi Mahi which is a local fish. Although it has been many years since I lived here, I felt quite at home sitting in this little restaurant.
From there it was a walk along Kailua beach looking over to Kaneohe.
I spent a morning on my favourite beach on the south side of the island, Sans Souci, which is just along from Waikiki. Sans Souci Beach is paradise at the foot of Diamond Head. There is plenty of free parking if you get there early enough. I always enjoyed the walk along the wall on the waterfront which leads to little private beaches where you can swim in crystal clear clean clean water. There is a park for picnics or barbeques, lots of space for playing etc and also showers and toilets right by the beach.
I spent a day at my favourite shopping centre, Ala Moana, which is a shopaholic’s paradise with many different types of retailers and a great selection of eateries. You can easily catch a bus to here from Waikiki beach.
Another special day was church with my friends. This church, in Kaneohe, I thought, was very unique as it is on a golf course, and so very picturesque with the Ko’olau mountains as the back drop and views of the ocean in the distance.
Kailua and Kaneohe are on the windward side of the main island Oahu and about 30 minutes drive from Waikiki or Honolulu via the Pali highway. A delightful escape from the hustle and bustle.
Beautiful images… we could see all shades of blue here :)
Thanks Sreejith, around every corner are shades of blue and even more so on sunny days Lyn
Lyn showed us the beautiful Aloha Hawaii Many years back now. Daphne Grace
Thanks DD. Very special hey
Hi Lyn,
What beautiful photos, can,t wait to get there. Have a wonderful time.
Love Lexie.
Thanks Lexie Great to hear from you
Gorgeous lyn and as usual such an informative site. You have such a talent for this blog thing x ruthie
Thanks Ruthie x
I can see why you fell in love with the place, it looks beautiful and thanks once again to your blog it’s on my bucket list. Have a wonderful time but come home this time round. Love you heaps. xxx
Thanks Donna. I will be home promise but it sure would be tempting to stay xxx
Once again fabulous photos:-) I haven’t been to Hawaii for 37 years! Paul and I are going next year. Thank you for you insight:-) xx
Thanks Leah
lyn you have a talent for tantalizing the taste buds.It’s a must-go from me. xxgg
Hey Gail. It really is lovely here. Easy and definitely affordable x
Hi Lyn, wow it looks amazing. I can see why you went on holidays there hand stayed for 11 years! I have put this on my must visit list. Enjoy the rest of your holiday……you are coming back????
Looks good Lyn..enjoy the rest of your time there! x
Thanks Mary See you soon x
Thanks for re-sending. Looks absolutely divine..Kay
Yeah Kay it is
Hi Lyn
Hope you are still enjoying Hawaii. I left last Wednesday and as always had a wonderful holiday and lots of shopping. Hope you are doing the same.
See you before Xmas I hope.
Regards
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Thanks Carmel. I can see why I lived there for so long. Just stunning. Yes, I hope that we can catch up before Christmas Lyn x
On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 9:56 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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Took me by surprise to find you in Hawaii! Have fun.
Thanx Georgie, it was a trip that was long over due, I cannot imagine why I waited for so long. Simply fabulous. Lyn
On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 10:03 PM, Travelling Italy with Lyn wrote:
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