Aloha Friday Photo: Waikiki Yacht Club at Sunset
As we sat down to eat on the patio at Morimoto Restaurant in Waikiki, a lush, vibrant hue bathed the area in end-of-the-day light. The purples, pinks, oranges, and yellows transformed the patio overlooking Waikiki Yacht Club from a lovely…
Oahu’s Shrimp Shacks
While flying from the mainland to Hawaii and chatting with the the woman seated next to me on the plane, she asked, “Have you ever been to one of the roadside shrimp shacks yet?” “No,” I replied. “What’s so special…
Aloha Photo Friday: Heavenly Hibiscus
After Pete and I got settled into our house, one of the first things I set out to do was plant some flowers. While we were staying at The Modern Honolulu in downtown Waikiki, Pete and I got some great…
Aloha Friday Photo: Beautiful Hala Tree
One of the most beautiful and interesting looking trees I’ve ever seen is located here in Hawaii. It’s called the hala tree. The most distinct characteristic about this tree is its trunk; it appears spiny, begins to fork out about…
Aloha Friday Photo: Hula Dance at Ala Moana Shopping Center
In Hawaii, the last day of the work week is termed “Aloha Friday”. Although there are various meanings of the term (more on that later), this is the one we’ll focus on today: Aloha Friday is the day you say…
Lanakai Pillboxes
There are only so many boxes you can unpack and floors you can clean before you say to yourself, “It’s time for a break!” As such, Pete and I decided to treat ourselves to an outdoor hike near the house….
Our Army Life: Hawaiian Move
When most people think about moving to Hawaii, they think about the lush, tropical landscape, the balmy breezes, and the fruity cocktails adorned with paper umbrellas. We think of the warm ocean, beckoning us with its call to snorkel, and…
Our Army Life: PCS to Hawaii
When you marry an Army man, you learn very quickly that the military uses acronyms. A lot. For just about everything. For example, when you get orders to a new station, you start the process of moving from one post…
