Lanikai Dogs

I took an early morning walk along Lanikai Beach, and as usual there were plenty of dogs out for some playtime with their owners.  I just couldn't choose between these two, so I had to post a photo of each of them.  The top one is the very playful one year old Lani, who was a full-speed-ahead-bundle-of-energy!  The bottom photo is the sweet almost 11 year old Gabby. 

p.s. Parents of Lani and Gabby, if you'd like the other photos I took of your dogs please email me lisa_lim03@hotmail.com and I'll be happy to share them with you :)

Skywatch

A glowing sunset over the marina in Waikiki.  For more sky photos from around the world, check out Skywatch Friday HERE.

Q: Queen's Beach

Queen's Beach and adjacent Kuhio Beach are located on the eastern end of Waikiki. This area really is like a giant swimming pool due to the concrete seawalls in the water. It's calm, clear, and shallow - the perfect place for kids to play! For more 'Q' photos, visit ABC Wednesday HERE.

Welcome Home!

Our friend returned from his overseas deployment today, and as is the custom in Hawaii, he was greeted at the airport by friends with leis made from flowers, candy, and yes, miniature bottles of liquor! With more than 32,000 active duty members plus their families stationed here, the military presence here on Oahu is undeniable. It is also not without controversy, but this is a photo blog, so I will leave those debates to the political blogs :) Welcome home friend!

Monkeypod

One of the beautiful old Monkeypod trees in Kailua that offers respite from the sun beneath it's huge canopy.

Great Food, Even Better Views

The atrium at the Ko'Olau Golf Club, where my husband treated me to an early Mother's Day brunch :) Happy Mother's Day to all of the hard-working moms out there!

Auku'u

The Black-Crowned Night Heron is called an Auku'u in the Hawaiian language, and is found on all of the Hawaiian Islands.  Yesterday I posted a photo of the Hamakua Marsh, which is where I spotted this heron.  It's Skywatch Friday, and you can click HERE to see sky images from around the world.

Hamakua Marsh

I took this yesterday while I was waiting for my car's oil change - the marsh is located directly behind a busy street on the perimeter of Kailua, but in spite of its location it is a sanctuary for many species of birds. 

P: Pineapple Ice Cream

Made here at the Dole Plantation, it's the perfect treat on a hot, sunny day!  For more 'P' photos, visit ABC Wednesday.

Ehukai

This was taken at dusk at Ehukai Beach Park on the North Shore.  I love that that there was no one around - as soon as the sun sank beneath the horizon, everyone scattered.

Vintage Charm

An old tin sign randomly nailed to the side of a building in Haleiwa. 

Casting

A young man stands at the edge of Kaneohe Bay, contemplating where to cast his net.

A Cup of Tea

Spent a recent Saturday morning here at a "A Cup of Tea" in Kailua.  It's a cute little Victorian-styled tea house complete with vintage hats for customers to wear if they want.

Skywatch Friday

This cargo ship in Waikiki appeared to be hauling in the sun.  It's Skywatch Friday, so click HERE to see sky images from around the world.

Doesn't This Look Like Fun?

Swimming at the waterfall, Waimea Valley Audubon Center.

O: Outrigger Canoe

Outrigger canoes can be seen all over the island, but I like this one (which I have seen both in Honolulu and Lanikai) because it has been "upgraded" - it even has a motor attached to the back!  It's ABC Wednesday, and you can see other 'O' photos by clicking HERE.

Yokohamo Bay

If you're driving up Farrington Highway on the leeward (west) side of the island, this is as far as you can go in your car.  You can get out and walk north to Kaena Point though.  This beach, and the others nearby, take awhile to get to from Honolulu or the Windward side, so there aren't nearly as many people there.

My Hula Girl

I had to share a couple of photos of my daughter today - these were taken at a hula performance by the Hanohano No Akua Ka Hulahula group this past weekend.  I was very proud of her!

Happy Easter!

The Day's Last Rays

Another beautiful, peaceful North Shore sunset. It's Skywatch Friday, so click HERE to see sky images from around the world.