An Interesting couple of days...........

We just returned from our first Hawaiian vacation:  Click here to see the link to the hotel  A very cool hotel.  It is located about 25 miles from us in Waikiki.  We got a Marriott discount!

We explored Haunama Bay.  I have wanted to explore this spot since I learn about it many years ago.  It is a preserve so you see big colorful fish.  I LEARNED something new!  Click here for some neat history and photos 

I had hurt my knee playing tennis the day before but I went anyway.  There is this steep hill you need to walk down and then back up.  We had planned to take the shuttle but we had to pay $7.50 per person to get in.  We thought Forrest's work ID would get us in free (locals are free).  So we only brought $20 cash, plus I had $2.   With $1 to park and $5 for a locker.......we had only $1 left so I decided to walk back up. That did not help my knee at all. Then Forrest finally got in the water and forgot he had his NEW cell phone in his pocket.  So I LEARNED to keep your phone (especially in Hawaii) in a waterproof case.  We have ordered some silicone gel packets, hoping that will help dry it out.

But we did enjoy the variety of fish but it is the busiest beach Ive every been to AND you have to arrive early or later in the day to get a parking spot.  So Ive seen it and I dont have to go back.  Ive got much more interesting snorkeling here at Ko'Olina.

Back to the knee.......we decided to come home after two nights.  By now I could hardly walk and you really cannot explore Waikiki without walking.  We were both so glad to be back home, especially when you are not feeling well.  Today the knee is doing better but I probably will not play tennis this week.

This weekend Im going to my first Jazz Festival.  Its here at Ko'Olina!  We will see what I will learn next week.