So we made it to Honolulu! Oahu is the second of five islands we will visit. We will stay here five nights before heading to the island of Moloka’i.
In Maunalua Gardens, this is “The Hitachi Tree.” This is actually a monkey pod tree, estimated to be 130 years old. 75 feet tall, 120 feet wide with a trunk 21 feet girth. This tree is recognized by the state of Hawai’i as an “Exceptional Tree.”This is a red crested cardinal, native to South America but also in Hawai’i and Puerto Rico.The view from our room in Waikiki.Statue of Don Ho, who was an iconic Hawaiian pop singer in the 1960s. His biggest hit was “Tony Bubbles.”First dinner in Honolulu. This is ranked as the 4th best restaurant in Honolulu.We both had filets. So tender and tasty!Waikiki Beach sunset.Kalakaua Avenue, the Honolulu street famous for shopping and restaurants. Packed with people. When I planned this trip I did not realize that it would be right in the middle of Spring Break!Moon and palm tree.
