Last weekend of adventure

I don't know what is going on, but I cannot seem to post any photos. Sorry,
I am feeling this blog business sucks. oh well, that is the way it goes. Just e-mail me if you want to see photos of beach and Diamond Head view. I am so dissapointed ....sorry

Saturday we went to Bellows Beach. I thought it was a great place. The sand was so fine and the beach was so wide and just plain beautiful. I am sure a great example of a lovely beach here in Hawaii. You could park your car like right at the edge of the beach area.....many tents.


Today is Sunday (vacation is just about over)....
We got up and went to Diamond Head
I made it to the top of Diamond Head!!!! I did it!!!!
Can you tell that I am excited!!!????
this is partially up the path looking to the inside of the crater (see parking)

the huffing and puffing was worth it!!!


My motto for this trip: No, I did NOT just take a shower, I just hiked up Diamond Head!



We left the house around 7:20....got there??? ummmm 7:50 ish???
Well, when we were finished with being on top....it was time to head on down. I must say there was alot of foot traffic! very busy for people going up.....Lots of huffing and puffing. I did not feel so bad for ME and my huffing and puffing going up. My knees were fine! I was kind of surprised. I guess my dd's stairs to her 3rd floor apt. are deeper than I think.
Well, the funniest thing....as we were ALL done and right next to the restroom...there were tons!!! I mean TONS!!!! of tourists heading on up!
there were FOUR!!! bus loads .....even if HALF the crowd made it to the top together , the top would not fit them all! I am so glad we got there when we did.

Afterwards, it was abou 9:12 when we were in car and heading out of area.
We were hungry! But we made a pit stop at Kapiolani Park right next to zoo. There were several vendors ....we roamed some. I did not have much cash at all, but did buy a few cards with such colorful prints on them for only a buck each!!!!

Then, we headed to Waikiki and found parking for $4 only and walked over to Perry's Smorgy Restaraunt on Kuhio very close to the Hyatt.
I feel this restaraunt has done a terrific job! to create a lovely atmosphere with a tropical setting amongst the tall jungle of hotels and condos!


That was my adventure for today. Went to NEX for some last minute boxes of macadamia chocolates.....dd had to take a long nap .....they are now
going to spend time at a local carnival set up at Hickham AFB for the community. I will relax, and watch Desperate Housewives!!!

My visit is coming to a close....not sure what we will do tomorrow.
I will need to get to airport around noon on Tuesday... sad to go, but I have spent quite a bit of time here and I guess it is time to head back to my boring town and work. (town is boring, work is not -I actually enjoy my work, crazy as that sounds)