February 18, 2008
President’s Day in Hawaii
Many in Hawaii took the day off today. I had to work - a single condominium inspection in Waikiki. Traffic can be unpredictable on a holiday, so I left early. There were no road crews working and no wrecks, so I got downtown ahead of schedule. Where better to kill a little time than Ala Moana Beach Park, where the locals go to party?
Today Hawaii took to the beaches …
… to the water …
and to the air to relax.
Looking across Magic Island towards Diamond Head, where the air was not quite so brilliantly clear. Probably smoke from all of the luaus and barbecues, don’t you think?
Yeah, that’s probably what it was.
Some kupuna (grandparents, elders) enjoyed a game of dominos while the young women cooked. Maybe the young men playing volleyball and horseshoes nearby were a part of their family group.
My free time gone, I left the park to meet the couple who are buying the condo I needed to inspect. One eleventh floor lanai offers them a slice of a Diamond Head View, while the other two looked across the gentle rise of populous Kaimuki. Being in no rush, I spent a little time talking story with the couple, their realtor/son and their lender before meandering my way home. My car radio brought news of tomorrow’s Democratic caucus, traffic deaths and yet another baseball player trying to explain away his use of not quite legal steroids. I turned it off, put an Iz cd in slot, and enjoyed my drive.
Working on a holiday? Nah, it’s not such a bad thing.
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February 18th, 2008 at 7:40 pm, Lisa Says:
I am soooo jealous. Its been around 15 degrees all day hear and definitely did not look at nice as it does in your pictures.
February 18th, 2008 at 8:03 pm, Morgan Says:
I found your blog quite by accident tonight and it brought tears to my eyes. It’s been almost one year since my mom passed away and the last vacation we took was just a few months before, to Hawaii. It’s almost as if I was supposed to be reminded of the great time we had. Thanks very much. BTW, it snowed here today
February 19th, 2008 at 2:27 am, skeet Says:
I hope our sunshine warmed you a bit, Lisa!
February 19th, 2008 at 2:28 am, skeet Says:
My sympathies on the loss of your mother, Morgan. I’m glad the photos stirred up some good memories!
February 19th, 2008 at 2:32 am, skeet Says:
Test comment moderation.
February 19th, 2008 at 9:33 am, Whim Says:
Oh that looks so wonderful on such a cold and dreary day!
February 19th, 2008 at 11:57 pm, skeet Says:
Sending warm, tropical breezes your way, Whim. Winter will melt away soon!
February 24th, 2008 at 3:21 am, corrin Says:
skeet - you should work for the hawaii tourism board. you’re quite the island saleswoman. i know your posts make me want to visit!
February 24th, 2008 at 9:59 am, skeet Says:
I’ll let you write a recommendation letter for me when I apply for the job, Corrin! Mahalo!