So here are some tidbits from my adventures in Waikiki...
(the "gang" refers to Kylie, Jessica, Sydney, Kaitlin, and I)
Monday
the gang checked into the hotel
went shopping for food
then headed out for a day of adventure on the Waikiki strip
making sure to stop at the International Market Place
a bird pooped on my head
we ate dinner at Macaroni Grill at the famous Ala Moana Shopping Center
some friends came down to join us
Kaitlin and I had our first birthday celebration of the week, (20th and 23rd) and our waiter sang to us in Italian!
We only had one car to get back to the Hotel that night, so we squeezed 8 people in the main section of the car, and Jessica and Kaitlin volunteered to ride in the trunk. They're crazy.
Tuesday
the gang- minus Kylie, plus Dane and Andrew- headed out at 3:00 am Tuesday morning to hike Stairway to Heaven, an old military staircase to the top of a mountain
about halfway up, there is a hut that the military used to have a cable cart run to in order to get supplies up to the lookout. It has since been covered in grafitti and it is awesome!
around 5:40 am we reached the top and boy were we happy.
it had rained for the first half of the climb which was really unfortunate and made the journey much harder, especially going down
then began our descent back down
stopping to take the occasional picture here and there
who woulda thunk it was dangerous?
it took much longer than it should have, due to the rain, but thankfully we all made it back down in one piece.
we were EXHAUSTED so we spent a the afternoon relaxing at the pool :) *photo edits by Kaitlin
the gang walked to Ala Moana again that evening and passed some friends along the way!
Jamba Juice in the food court...
then for some shopping
some of us were very exhausted and fell asleep in the dressing room... so we headed back to the hotel for a good night's rest
WEDNESDAY
the gang plus Champ and Dane headed to Swap Meet via the bus!
we found some really awesome stuff
did you know you could send coconuts in the mail?
for lunch, we made macaroni & cheese in the coffee maker!
that night, the gang - plus Jarek, Champ, and Dane - headed out for another night on the Waikiki strip
we had fun playing at the Ferrari store :)
then ate at the Cheesecake Factory
where Kaitlin, Jarek and I celebrated our birthdays again (20th, 21st, and 23rd)
Then off to bed at the Hotel for a good night's rest.
THURSDAY
Thursday was a relaxed day beginning with a massage at Spa Olakino
followed by a glorious day at the beach; though I must say, Waikiki beaches are nothing compared to the beauty and tranquility of the North Shore.
I did try my hand at surfing! I only caught one wave, but give me more than 45 mins and I could be great ;)
once again, we walked to Ala Moana for the evening
nothing too exciting... Panda Express kids meal and Jamba Juice for dinner, some shopping, then back to the Hotel for Moulin Rouge and sleep.
FRIDAY
hanged out on the strip...
stopped at Planet Hollywood
Dennis Quaid! we had just seen him filming at pounders a week or so before!
ate at Coldstone Creamery
and the food court on the strip
checked email at the apple store
explored the wildlife :)
we went to P F Chang's for dinner
then had intentions of watching the last song, but instead went home to crash before our big day
SATURDAY
Saturday was one of the greatest days in history
at 8:00, the gang set out on mopeds to explore the island!
stop one: Hanauma Bay!
where Jessica and I went snorkeling
and saw sea turtles!
and fish :)
we then stopped at the grocery store and picked up some snacks;
aka bread, pretzels, peanut butter, and NUTELLA!
that we ate at one of the beautiful lookouts on the windward side
next, we rode around to the Makapu'u point light and took the trek up to the top!
SUNDAY
sunday was a day of rest as we spent our last day sleeping by the pool waiting for the time to come to shower and head to the airport.
While waiting at the gate, Jessica and I watched our dance concert on my computer.
then it was time to say Aloha to one of my best friends in the whole wide world.
and Aloha to the most amazing chapter of my life.
I cried the entire 14+ hours of the trip home that I was not sleeping.
and i cry almost every day.
i want to go back.
a very relaxed day
Dennis Quaid! we had just seen him filming at pounders a week or so before!
explored the wildlife :)
and stopped to explore St. Augustine Catholic church before the 5:00 mas
finally, we said our last goodbyes to Jarek :(we went to P F Chang's for dinner
then had intentions of watching the last song, but instead went home to crash before our big day
SATURDAY
Saturday was one of the greatest days in history
aka bread, pretzels, peanut butter, and NUTELLA!
next, we rode around to the Makapu'u point light and took the trek up to the top!
SUNDAY
sunday was a day of rest as we spent our last day sleeping by the pool waiting for the time to come to shower and head to the airport.
While waiting at the gate, Jessica and I watched our dance concert on my computer.
then it was time to say Aloha to one of my best friends in the whole wide world.
and Aloha to the most amazing chapter of my life.
I cried the entire 14+ hours of the trip home that I was not sleeping.
and i cry almost every day.
i want to go back.
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