Many local residents avoid Waikīkī, a haven for tourists, some of who think that IS Hawaiʻi. I live in Windward O’ahu, a good 45 minutes of driving time away, and except for visiting friends, attending my Hawaiian language class, the occasional gig, or dinner at favorite restaurants, I am content to hang around here.
I made the exception yesterday to attend the Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival where my cousin-in-law Geri Valdriz was performing.
I arrived early, so I took a stroll through the Royal Hawaiian Hotel grounds nearby. I walked through the lobby and straight to the beach and was reminded why Waikīkī Beach was said to be a place for kings. The shore and the view of Leahi, or Diamond Head, are probably the same, but oh, so many people! After Geri played music, we were advised to skedaddle home to avoid the Waikīkī Moonlight Festival Block Party for which the main thoroughfare of Kalākaua avenue was closed. Here are my daytime images:
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Coconut grove at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Old map in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel lobby
“There’s Diamond Head!” said one, said many.
Powder room at the Royal Hawaiian
Pink hibiscus matches the “Pink Palace”
Cute matcha green tea flavored cream puff
Surfing off Kūhiō Beach
Steel guitarist Geri Valdriz and friends
Be well, and remember to apply the proper sunscreen before going outdoors.
~Rebekah
Many local residents avoid Waikīkī, a haven for tourists, some of who think that IS Hawaiʻi. I live in Windward O’ahu, a good 45 minutes of driving time away, and except for visiting friends, attending my Hawaiian language class, the occasional gig, or dinner at favorite restaurants, I am content to hang around here.
I made the exception yesterday to attend the Waikīkī Steel Guitar Festival where my cousin-in-law Geri Valdriz was performing.
I arrived early, so I took a stroll through the Royal Hawaiian Hotel grounds nearby. I walked through the lobby and straight to the beach and was reminded why Waikīkī Beach was said to be a place for kings. The shore and the view of Leahi, or Diamond Head, are probably the same, but oh, so many people! After Geri played music, we were advised to skedaddle home to avoid the Waikīkī Moonlight Festival Block Party for which the main thoroughfare of Kalākaua avenue was closed. Here are my daytime images:
Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Coconut grove at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Old map in the Royal Hawaiian Hotel lobby
“There’s Diamond Head!” said one, said many.
Powder room at the Royal Hawaiian
Pink hibiscus matches the “Pink Palace”
Cute matcha green tea flavored cream puff
Surfing off Kūhiō Beach
Steel guitarist Geri Valdriz and friends
Be well, and remember to apply the proper sunscreen before going outdoors.
~Rebekah
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