As I wrote in my last post, August 21, 2009 is a state holiday in Hawaii, called Statehood Day. This year is the 50th year that Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States. As a result, on this day, the bus followed a holiday schedule. But I found that out too late.
I climbed Diamondhead that afternoon and had to catch a bus to get back to Waikiki. Unfortunately I missed the arrival of the hourly bus. It was already past 5pm and it would be hard to get caught by the darkness, and since I knew how to walk back to the beach. I decided to do just that.
The walk took longer than I thought, about an hour or so. But fortunately the walk back also served as my opportunity to catch the scenic Pacific Coast and Waikiki Beach by sunset. It was quite a lengthy walk, but I did not really get tired. I think these photographs which I share with you today can serve to preserve the memory of my long but satisfying walk.
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I wanna go to Hawaii! :)
ReplyDeleteI wanna try surfing
Those are some great photos! You make me feel like jetting off to a beach for holidays now :)
ReplyDeleteWith gorgeous views like that, I sure wouldn't mind missing the bus and walking for more than an hour. I'm glad that you're able to take all these photos to share it with us. Hawaii is a beautiful country and I would love to go there one day.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful beach to stay in for vacation.. You makes me so wanting to go to Hawaii...
ReplyDeleteLoving the pictures hope you enjoyed the holiday xxx i really wanna visit Hawaii.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you still found good thing to catch the scenic view by sunset while you were walking. It's about finding some positivity in all areas that make a lengthy walk worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the virtual tour of Oahu. Hawaii in general is such a good place to enjoy the summer holiday. Sir, if only the pictures' size are much bigger.
ReplyDeleteYou can click on the photo to get a bigger picture. :-)
DeleteEverything you've been doing is on my bucketlist. Omg. Im so jealous
ReplyDeleteHaving a break is a time to pamper ourselves with a good trip and this makes you more relax and making you more resilient to stress. And agree to what +papaleng suggestion makes your photos bigger for a better look.
ReplyDeleteIf only visa is not required for Filipinos to go visit Hawaii, I would have been there long time ago. Its so beautiful and so relaxing to look at!
ReplyDeletesurfing in hawaii is a dream of every surfers, i assume. if only filipinos are visa free there. i'm sure many filipinos will go there
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I planned to go surfing in Waikiki. But when we were already there, we chickened out, haha! Looking back, should have gone for it. Hehe.
DeleteWhat a wonderful beach! Great pictures! I wish I can visit hawaii too. That's kinda like my dream day. Great sunshine, awesome beach and just having a good relaxing walk.
ReplyDeletewow wikiki is one of the famous beach, wish i can be there one day
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous place. Lucky you to leave your footprint there.
ReplyDeleteKapiolani Park seems like a great and peaceful place to visit. I can feel the spirit of harmony and the beauty of nature from your lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteThe place looks very relaxing and clean! How I wish our places are as clean as theirs! You're lucky to get the chance to go to Hawaii. It has always been my dream to get there but it's so hard to get a visa! :(
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, scenic walk with lots to see and do... I love how you showed us several frames from your journey. Beautiful!
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