More fun and more exploring -
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| A couple of cute Pineapples |
The island of Oahu isn't very big, but there is a lot to do here.
And, I think we did it all!
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| The North Shore - rugged and beautiful |
We decided to check out the North Shore.
Plus, spend a couple of nights in Kailua - one of our favorite places on Oahu.
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| The Commune |
Doug found a very "interesting" place to stay - The Commune - well that's what I called it.
We had a wonderful time hanging with the other guests and playing ping pong (Doug and I were big winners!).
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| Where The Obama's vacation. |
What a beautiful (secluded) beach and in walking distance.
No wonder the Presidential family stays here every Christmas.
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| Bowling with coconuts! |
Loved the beach games, the water, and all that wonderful sand.
The best part - hanging with our Besties!
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| Canoeing up the canal |
The Commune was on the Kailua canal and we got to play with the water toys too.
Lots of turtles floating along with us - how cool is that?
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| Loving the beach time |
We highly recommend visiting Kailua - very few tourists and the Best Beaches!
Hope you get a chance to check it out for yourselves.
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| Kukaniloko Birth Stones |
On the way back to the boat, we made a couple of stops.
The Kukaniloko Birth Stones are a sacred Hawaiian place.
For 7 centuries, these rounded stones became the hallowed grounds for the birth of the ali'i (chief) of O'ahu. Hard to imagine...
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| Lost in the maze |
And of course, the Dole Plantation - we had to check out the Maze - all 2 1/2 miles of it. Around and around we went!
It was fun, but we didn't set any records.
Should have brought our GPS.
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| Enjoying Sunday Funday! |
Who knew there were so many varieties of pineapples.
We learned some stuff and cooled off with some wonderful pineapple ice cream - yum!
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| Karen and her harp - Fiona |
We got back to the boat just in time for Dock Party - who knew?
Plus, got to hear Karen play her beautiful harp - what a wonderful treat!
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| Ready for the show at Germaine's |
And, if you are in Hawaii, you have to go to a Luau!
We chose Germaine's, which is a short drive away.
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| How do I get one of these? |
The show was a little like being in Las Vegas, but we had a great time and really enjoyed the dancing and costumes.
Reminded us of being back in French Polynesia...
Plus, the Kalua pig right out of the imu (underground oven) was tasty!
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| Hula Hula |
As you can tell, we had a wonderful time with Kathy and Deb - 2 weeks went way too fast.
We made lots of new memories, plus loved catching up - we have missed you!
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| Okole Maluna (Bottoms Up) |
Please come back and see us again - maybe Fiji? We would love that.
Enjoy the rest of the pictures!
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| Leaving our mark... |
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| Battle to the death! |
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| At the beach again |
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| Catching the free trolley |
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| What a view! |
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| Oh yeah, having some fun |
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| Paddle boat - low maintenance |
