O'ahu - Islands of Hawaii - Humpback whales, Waikiki beach, Honolulu, North Shore surf, Turtle Bay surf

#1 - Island of O'ahu

O'ahu was the first island.

You went to Hawaii?! I am lucky to have gone to Hawaii. For spring break, my parents took me along with them. We went to visit with my mom's brother, Spike, and to enjoy the scenery. Being the bachelor child does have its advantages. My brother and sister did not go even though we wanted them. They both are married and have more financial responsibilities than me.

I have never seen such beauty and everything in the magazine ads is true - waves, beach, sun, mountains, waterfalls, flowering plants, and great sea turtles.

If you have not gone to Hawaii, I hope these Islands of Hawaii pages will help others plan their trip. And these pages are to record, enjoy, and share the memories with my family and friends.

Hotel info:
O'ahu Parkshore Waikiki
Don't have tel number, but a quick Google search would find it.
Lowest price per night: $90 + parking permit + taxes

Conclusion: Sunsets and ocean views from the hotel balcony are great but you can always walk to the pier or on the beach for a view.

So to save $$$, go to the hostel (hostel is just a motel, but geared to be affordable for young people) just behind the hotel in the alley ($20/night if you room with 4 people). I don't know the name of the hostel (Rainbow Hotel I think) but a few minutes of Google searching will yield the right info. Another bonus is the hostel has an Internet café that charges a low hourly rate.

Whales, Waikiki sunset, North Shore surfing, and Turtle Bay surfing

For a ridiculously large photo (high quality), click on the picture.


	X=Honolulu, o=Turtle Bay
		A airplane is in the distance directly above the gazebo. Waikiki beach is just minutes from downtown Honolulu where the int'l airport is located.
	Honolulu - Waikiki beach pier
		"Watch the shell dude, just waxed it." While paddling out, I would roll off my board and swim down to these huge Hawaiian Green Turtles .
	Turtle Bay - Dave sympathizing and trading surf stories with the turtle
		Our city navigator, Austin (Dad), next to his trusty steed (rental car).
	Honolulu - 'Iolani Palace

	Honolulu - flowers and trees are abundant around Honolulu

	Honolulu - a beach breeze keeps Honolulu at the perfect temp year round - Sandy
		That white speck to the right of the breaking wave is the surfer
	North Shore - a surfer dropping in

	Honolulu - view point 10 minutes east of Honolulu
		During the summer, the whales' song can be heard underwater.
	Honolulu - Two Humpback whales breaching
		If you're snorkeling or swimming, be sure to dive 2 feet under water, be still and listen for their eerie cry. It's an amazing sound.
	Honolulu - To get up close, hop on a whale watching boat

	Honolulu - Splash from its tail or spout

	Honolulu - view from the hotel, Sandy and Dave

	North Shore - Austin and Dave

	North Shore - Dave paddling out
		My happy parents
	Near Honolulu - a park twenty minutes east of Honolulu - Austin and Sandy

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Last updated: 06/19/2003