Category: 2013 Hawaii

Waimanalo Bay Beach Park

In 1958, when the last runways were closed and the flying field status terminated, Bellows Field, an important air field during World War II, was re-named Bellows Air Force Station. It then became an armed forces Recreation Center. Bellows provides beachfront cabins, camping, and limited condominium style apartments for active duty, reserve, and retired military […]

Margaritas

While Lupe’s prescription was being filled we decided we would go ahead and do lunch there in the strip mall. We found Mexico Lindo, a Mexican restaurant. Mexico Lindo one of the few true Mexican food places in the island’s. The Chefs are of real Mexican roots which is why the food tastes so great. […]

Island Snow

President Obama and the First Family, when vacationing in Kailua, go to Island Snow, a surf shop that serves the best shave ice I have ever had. The shop is located close to the Presidential vacation compound. What is Hawaiian Shave Ice? Hawaiian Shave Ice is made with a special ice shaving machines that produces […]

Urgent Care

Lupe needed some antibiotics so we stopped by an urgent care place. They were not open yet so we sat under the umbrella in front of the Urgent Care. They finally opened so we went into a Whole Foods and wondered around while she visited with the doctor.

A King

King Kamehameha is the father of Hawaii having united all of the islands into one kingdom. The most recognized Kamehameha statue stands in front of Aliiolani Hale (home to the Hawaii State Supreme Court) across from Iolani Palace and a short walk from historic Kawaiahao Church and the State Capitol. Dedicated in 1883, this was […]

Buzz’s Steakhouse

After our morning tour of Shangri La we went to Buzz’s for a relaxing lunch. Buzz’s has a festive tiki-hut atmospher that takes you back to an old Hawaii. Buzz’s was decorated for Halloween not only at the entrance but the banyan tree, we sat under on the large outdoor lanai, had a witch’s, hat, […]

Dancing

As we were waiting for our food, the night’s entertainment was about to start. The keyboard was set up and the blind gentleman was ready to begin. But as turned on the keyboard and started to play nothing came out. Steve and the boys, Ian and Conner, decided to help him out. They discovered it […]

LaMariana Restaurant & Bar

Nestled on the shores of Keehi Lagoon in Honolulu, Hawaii sits La Mariana Tiki Bar and Restaurant. Founded in 1957 by Annette and Johnny Campbell, La Mariana continues to serve as a historic reminder of the old days of Hawaii and has become a museum of Hawaiian collectibles from many of the beautiful and most […]

Halloween Decorating

As we were waiting for the boys to get home from school, the guys decorated the house for Halloween. Jamie and Steve were busy putting up the web as Fred supervised.