Hawaii Photo Gallery
Lanai, Feb 2007. This is one awesome little island. In the short time I visited, I saw
a lot, I missed a lot. I have reason to go back. I cannot tell you what I remember most, as I
don't really know, it was just a feeling of calm. I liked that. The photo to the left shows just
one of the upscale properties I visited. There are two that I know of. Both were very nice
and service was just super. But this is not a McDonald's kind of place, you will need to
some extra bucks to enjoy this island. There are places that are reasonable in price to
eat, but they are not at the resorts. A hand-full of rice at the resort will cost you 32 dollars.
And it goes up from there.
a lot, I missed a lot. I have reason to go back. I cannot tell you what I remember most, as I
don't really know, it was just a feeling of calm. I liked that. The photo to the left shows just
one of the upscale properties I visited. There are two that I know of. Both were very nice
and service was just super. But this is not a McDonald's kind of place, you will need to
some extra bucks to enjoy this island. There are places that are reasonable in price to
eat, but they are not at the resorts. A hand-full of rice at the resort will cost you 32 dollars.
And it goes up from there.
Diamond Head, on Oahu, Feb 2007, is one of
those famous places it seems we have all heard about, but only a
few ever go there when they visit Hawaii. It is a "fairly easy" climb
up to the top of the crater. The trail is paved part of the way, then
there is some "fairly" serious steps to go up. But if you take your
time and don't give up, you will be rewarded with some really nice
views from the lookout point at the top. These photos give you and
idea what it is like to go to the top.
those famous places it seems we have all heard about, but only a
few ever go there when they visit Hawaii. It is a "fairly easy" climb
up to the top of the crater. The trail is paved part of the way, then
there is some "fairly" serious steps to go up. But if you take your
time and don't give up, you will be rewarded with some really nice
views from the lookout point at the top. These photos give you and
idea what it is like to go to the top.
Punch Bowl, on Oahu, Feb 2007, is a national
cemetery. I don't have much info on it at this point, but I know it
is a neat place to visit and it is really awesome when viewed
from the Puu Ualakaa State Park over looking it.
cemetery. I don't have much info on it at this point, but I know it
is a neat place to visit and it is really awesome when viewed
from the Puu Ualakaa State Park over looking it.
Sea Life Park,
Oahu,Feb 2007.
Oahu,Feb 2007.
Oahu, Feb 2007. Misc photos that I thought you might like to see, but I did not
have a category to put them in, so they are just left-overs. In the photo to the left is a
photo of my first of the famous "Loco-Moco"s. Also in the photos is the one food I am
addicted to, Doritos!!!!!!!!!!
have a category to put them in, so they are just left-overs. In the photo to the left is a
photo of my first of the famous "Loco-Moco"s. Also in the photos is the one food I am
addicted to, Doritos!!!!!!!!!!
Molokai, Feb 2007, turned out to be one of those truly unique experiences. The
island is almost totally undeveloped. If there was ever a place I have been were time has
stood still, its here. I'm told that until recently it was all ranching. Now there seems to be a
battle going on to start making into another Honolulu. The battle is on. I like it just the way
it is, but the island will probably lose to the need for income for some and the greed of
others. These photos and others like them may be all there is to remember the way
paradise used to be.
island is almost totally undeveloped. If there was ever a place I have been were time has
stood still, its here. I'm told that until recently it was all ranching. Now there seems to be a
battle going on to start making into another Honolulu. The battle is on. I like it just the way
it is, but the island will probably lose to the need for income for some and the greed of
others. These photos and others like them may be all there is to remember the way
paradise used to be.
Travel arrangements for the Hawaii adventure provided by Mary Lou's Travel.
Manoa Falls, Oahu, Feb 2007 is one of those neat little places that is great to visit if
you have two or three hours to spend doing a hike. Truth is I don't remember how much actual
hiking time was involved as I was taking photos as I went and was enjoying the many plants etc
along the trail. One thing is for sure, you have to be very careful hiking this trail as it is very slick.
There are some rocky areas, some board-walk areas, and some dirt areas. They are all slick with
moss or very slippery dirt. Be prepared to come back with dirty shoes and socks, etc. Parking for
this adventure cost five dollars if I remember correctly. The lot attendant collects your money soon
after you park. Bug spray and walking sticks are offered for free, I suggest you use both. The drive
up to the falls and around in the area is a treat also, so plan to do some driving around in the hills
nearby. Lots of nice views and a great chance to see how people live away from the hotel area on
the beach.
you have two or three hours to spend doing a hike. Truth is I don't remember how much actual
hiking time was involved as I was taking photos as I went and was enjoying the many plants etc
along the trail. One thing is for sure, you have to be very careful hiking this trail as it is very slick.
There are some rocky areas, some board-walk areas, and some dirt areas. They are all slick with
moss or very slippery dirt. Be prepared to come back with dirty shoes and socks, etc. Parking for
this adventure cost five dollars if I remember correctly. The lot attendant collects your money soon
after you park. Bug spray and walking sticks are offered for free, I suggest you use both. The drive
up to the falls and around in the area is a treat also, so plan to do some driving around in the hills
nearby. Lots of nice views and a great chance to see how people live away from the hotel area on
the beach.
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