Lazy days in Hawaii

Nothing spectacular to mention about the vacay...except for being there. I wish I had something exciting to tell. Nada. Everyday was the beach or the Super Pool at the Hilton resort. Every night was deciding where we should be gouged for dinner.

Temps in the 80's. Moderate humidity. Lotsa sun.

Since I've visited the island of Oahu a number of times already, I felt more relaxed without the pressure of visiting certain places that are considered must-see's. Just did whatever, whenever which wasn't actually much. teehee.

Actually, I had put together a list of possible things we could pursue should we feel inclined while wiling our days away in "paradise." This included hiking Diamond Head, hopping on a catamaran or submarine, checking out the botanical gardens, and a few other to-do's. Didn't do one thing on the list.

Okay...a highlight of the trip was that I was afforded the chance to go swimming. Did that on a few occasions. And I mean real swimming with my whole body submerged in the water, involving some kicking and some water in the nose. Sometimes being dunked. Sometimes some salt water in the mouth as well. Blech.

Let's see... The second evening in, our credit card was declined at the ABC Store (there's an ABC about every 30 feet - something like that ). The credit card company invalidated the card. And wouldn't you know it - we only had the one credit card with us (2 cards, 1 account)! Doh.

Luckily we had a bunch of debit cards along for the ride so there was no anxiety about funds. Apparently, someone tried to use our Visa for some unauthorized online purchase...again. Grr.

One beef I have of the hotel is that I wasn't seeing the courteous, gracious smiles from a lot of the staff that I'm used to seeing at such places. I mean, this is a Hilton resort, where guests aren't charged cheap. A hotel staff's demeanor makes such the difference, especially when you're expecting a certain level of professionalism and courtesy.

Is it because of the "laid-back" lifestyle of the island? Is it because people could no longer be bothered with the niceties? Needless to say, before I left, I completed one of those handy questionnaires for their amusement or edification.

I forgot to write something about the tendency of the room doors to slam shut. So irritating when it's going on around you at all times of the day and night!


I promised samsalek a beach/ocean vid so here is one of them:

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svE3VspZADM

Really early morning on this end of Waikiki beach.


The view skyward from my beach recliner on a particular day.

More pics next time.

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