“It was the best year of my life,” Old 69 said as she smiled lasciviously. She was taking a long awaited trip to Hawaii with her eldest daughter. She was excited to be going again for the second time in her life – the first trip taken many decades ago when she had been a… Continue reading Old 69
Category: Hawaii
Da Kine – Angel’s Time Out
Every evening for ten days, the couple hung by the pool deck for the free puu puu’s and a tropical libation. The fragrant breeze blew in with the conch shell, and a lone musician sat off to one side playing tasteful guitar – light jazz and some Hapa Haole’s. The couple seemed to be the… Continue reading Da Kine – Angel’s Time Out
Wahine, Kane
The whole hotel is filling up with gaggles of wahine, young Hawaiian women with long flowing hair. Every time someone opens a door a burst of feminine laughter and talk erupts into the hallways The rooms are holding the young contestants in the Merrie Monarch Festival. The festival is a celebration of Hula, both Ancient/Kahiko… Continue reading Wahine, Kane
Volcano
We know by experience that to get the most out of your day in Hawaii, you have to wake up early and head out for adventure. Today we are driving over to the wet side. We will circumnavigate the entire island by day’s end. We drive up to Waimea for breakfast at Auntie Alice’s. Fish… Continue reading Volcano
Easter Brunch
I LOVE buffets! The Easter Buffet at the major hotels is way past awesome. Hawaiians are serious about Easter. There are giant tropical flower arrangements at every turn along with whimsically placed pastel colored eggs and chocolate bunnies. The place was packed with people in festive aloha wear. A Hawaiian group plays a mix of… Continue reading Easter Brunch