Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Walking Waikiki
Hello Oahu!
After a week on the Big Island, we landed on Oahu for more fun in the sun.
One day, Bob went to Pearl Harbor while I stayed behind and opted for a beach day. Here’s what that looked like.
I left our hotel on the west end of Waikiki, and headed past the Hilton lagoon to the other end of Waikiki nearer to Diamond Head.
I didn’t have a plan so I just kept walking and walking, wowed by the colors of the waves crashing to shore.
At one point I lost the beach and found myself in the high rent district, with stores like Louis Vuitton, Prada and Tiffany.
But I soon found my way back to the beach again
and passed the Pink Lady, the Royal Hawaiian luxury hotel opened in 1927.
Near the large banyan tree I looked for the iconic statue of Duke Paoa Kamanahoku, Olympic gold medal swimmer and father of modern surfing.
I made it to Kapiolani Park and the Honolulu Zoo before turning back.
According to my Fitbit, I walked almost 5 miles on my outing, and returned hot and happy.
After a cold shower and a bite to eat, I went to the pool to cool down.
A completely satisfying day.
Did you know Honolulu has the longest life expectancy of any U.S. city? I think I know why.
Susanne
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What a great walk – amazing scenery, the sound of the ocean, and sun sun sun! Terrific photos!
Thanks, John! It was a wonderful walk, indeed! 😎
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I was there in ’76 ♥️ed it
It’s still wonderful!
Very beautiful! I remember seeing the memorial at Pearl Harbour in 1968, I was 8 years young.
I’ve been before but not this time. ☺️
A splendid walk. Got to love the color of the water and I love the shadows of palms on the sand.
Thanks, Graham. It ended up being a bit longer than I expected, but I was happy I did it!
Fun to just follow your nose. The colours of the water and waves are mesmerising xx
Yes, indeed. Thank you. 😊🌊
Wonderful to see those blue skies and palm trees on a dull September day in London, and even more the beautiful colours in the sea!
Thanks, Sarah! I love it here! 🤩🌊🌟
I am always jealous of anyone visiting Hawaii. It looks like paradise!
Best wishes, Pete.
It always feels like Paradise to me! That’s why it’s my favorite place to get away from it all!🌴☀️😊
That is quite the walk, Susanne! Beautiful shots! We stayed in Waikiki in 2006. I love the statue of the Duke! I have one posed next to it. Great birthday memories for you!
Thanks, Terri! I didn’t mean to go that far, but it felt so good walking! Hawaii is my favorite place to celebrate a birthday. 😊🌞🌊