We've taken a significant pause in blogging, as a careful observer might notice. Thanks if you still care!
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We're lucky to have family and friends in Honolulu, giving us the opportunity to make this destination more than a once- or twice-in-a-lifetime thing. Dorian's sister Gwen and her family live there, as well as our friend Paul & his sweetheart Deb. We stayed at the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel towards the end of the Waikiki waterfront - and were lucky to have the above view! Ramona snorkeled on the strip in front of the hotel and saw a lot of different fish - the area is protected by a seawall and while it certainly wasn't "outstanding" snorkeling by Hawaii standards, it was pretty cool to just walk out there & snorkel.
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Diamond Head seen from Gwen's neighborhood
Paul turned us on to the Waioli Kitchen & Bake Shop, where you can eat great food AND feel like you're doing good at the same time (see the site). In addition, the environment is extremely zen, with garden seating and amazing flora and fauna.
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 | Orchids at the bakery
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| Heliconia Rostrata "Red Lobster Claw" at the Waioli Kitchen |
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| An AMAZING mother's day cake - baked with love by our amazing and very creative niece Lucia! It was every bit delicious as it was beautiful. |
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| Dorian on the Kuliouou Ridge Trail |
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