Waking up to Hawai’i
Ted and I have finally checked off our 50th state. We’ve talked about going to Hawai’i for about five years and we’re here at last. It’s January, there’s a winter weather advisory out for St. Peters, and we’re wearing shorts and sandals. Life is definitely good.
It’s Diamond Head! We’re really in Hawai’i!
Beach umbrellas in the warm sunshine of Waikiki.
Ted’s and my feet in the Pacific Ocean at Waikiki Beach. Aaahhh! (Mine are the shaved legs.)
All aboard!
After lunch, we had a little time to explore the resort and then we needed to board the ship for our Hawaiian cruise. The cruise offers two days on each of four islands–Maui, Hawai’i, Kaua’i, and O’ahu–and seemed like an easier way to travel between islands than spending time at airports. We’ll only need to unpack once, and the captain will transport us in the evenings while we enjoy onboard entertainment and sleep.
It’s Hawai’i, so it’s time for a piña colada while we wait to set sail.
Poolside entertainment to amuse us before we leave port.
A hula lesson onboard to get us in a Hawaiian mood.
Leaving Honolulu and heading for Maui.
Ready to relax and to live on “island time.”