Old and New at Waikiki

Standing on the corner of Lewers and Kalia, just about the only familiar site is Denny's which I decided did not warrant a photo. What used to be a cozy little trattoria, is now a glitzy Roy's restaurant in the also new Embassy Suites. The entire block has been revamped with a grassy area for concerts and lots of fun shops and restaurants.

On the corner of Saratoga and Kalia, the new Trump Hotel is close to a grand opening. They were busy with the landscaping this week.

Beauty Everywhere You Look

No words needed...

Critters

Not sure if fish are critters, but aren't they beautiful? The green grasshopper-like creature crawled in through our 8th floor kitchen window and the snail was making its way across a path in the park--so glad I saw it in time and didn't step on it!

All Neck and Legs!

I could watch these creatures for hours. Photo taken at the Hilton Village.

Here we are back in Paradise

Once or twice a year, this blog becomes less about photography and more about our travels. A long-time annual family tradition, Glenn and I are happy to be in Waikiki again with my mom. This year is my mom's 39th consecutive visit to the island of O'ahu. Here are some photos of our arrival and first morning in Hawaii. Due to some "interesting" last minute changes by the airlines, we arrived in Waikiki much later than usual... just in time, however, for this WONDERFUL sunset! Barely got the camera out of the bag in time for this shot.

Sunday morning. Outriggers heading out to sea, as seen from the beach at Fort Derussy.

From the lanai. Loved the shadows.

Never tire of this view from the lanai and have to post it especially for my girls. Bring back memories? Wish you were all here!

New mug from Starbucks.

Surf's up?

Breakfast on the lanai.

A man and his son setting up fishing rods at the water's edge in front of Ft. Derussy.

Glenn on his morning walk through the park. Hang loose!

My sweetheart... neither a martini drinker or a cigar smoker, but definitely a Tommy Bahama kind of guy.

Beachcombing

A little last minute beachcombing before it is time to leave this wonderful place and head for home and reality. Hood Canal never disappoints.

Gull Watch

This gull has been with us the greater part of everyday, entirely at ease with all of our noise and activity. He will not fly off until you get within about 4 feet of him.

Great Blue on Hood Canal