The contrast between old and new in this city is astounding .Their new is very new, tall and shiny and the old is not so old but is made from anything they can get from the desert or sea. The wall from the fort consists of shells and coral with enough holes tnat the swallows…
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We had to rush from the Dole Plantation to make dinner at the Polynesian Cultural Centre. The dinner was a buffet that consisted of steamed tropical fish, lomilomi salmon, shoyu glazed chicken, taro rolls (they were purple!) and plenty of salad, rice and dessert. While we ate dinner they had a Hawaiian show on which…
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Our next stop was the Dole Plantation, home of the pineapple. They have three activities there, the world’s largest maze, a train ride through the plantation and a garden. We managed to get on the train but missed out on the maze and garden. The maze apparently takes about 45mins to get through but we…
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After battling through heavy traffic, we arrived at Bishop Museum. The exhibits include a complete sperm-whale skeleton, kahili, a traditional Hawaiian hut and scary ancestor dudes! Please allow yourself plenty of time to go through the exhibits. We were running behind schedule and only spent 45mins there.
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Well this was even more challenging than we expected. This is not a path made for climbing, in fact it’s an abandoned railway tram-line which has fallen into disrepair (there are several signs warning it’s steep & not maintained which is reassuring!) , but is popular with locals and tourists alike for walking due to…
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We started the day with breakfast at a place called Cinnamon’s. What a load of shit! The coffee was crap and the food wasn’t any better! (thanks Kylie for your comments. May I add that I the service was acceptable, but the food was cold and less than desirable, regards Peter)
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So we were supposed to also go to Diamond Head today, but decided to have a snooze and the alarm didn’t go off! Have to fit it in on our last day here. We ate where the locals eat, a place called Home Bar & Grill which I think was a sports bar but had…
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Dubai disguises herself in a blanket of white, not hinting on the riches that lie beneath as we fly into the desert mirage. On arrival the huge structures, space and ordered elegance tells a tale of wealth and modern growth. Our hotel was an example of this. We explored the old textile “souks” (markets) as…
View MoreOur next stop was Iolani Palace where the last king and queen of Hawaii resided. For a palace it was quite understated from the outside but the architecture and features in each room were beautiful.
View MoreAfter an exhausting flight (neither of us could get any sleep), we touched down in Honolulu. We were surprised that after arriving, we had to catch a shuttle bus from one part of the airport to another to claim our luggage, then catch yet another shuttle to reach the car rental place. A couple of…
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