Hawaii

>Last night was quite a scare! I appreciate the outpouring of concern from so many of you, especially Thom who was able to get a line through to me and talk me through it, even while my hair remained gorgeous (Thom is also my hairdresser, as well as good friend...

>I just returned from dinner and a tsunami warning has been issued for Hawaii due to the earthquake in japan. I am on the 14th floor and they say you need to be above the 3rd floor. My biggest concern is that there is one woman at the front desk...

>Left for my “Round the Island” trip at about 9:00am yesterday Good timing….missed the rush hour. Headed clockwise towards Pearl Harbor. As a previous military wife, couldn’t help but notice all of the military establishments here….Schofield Barracks, Tripler Hospital, Hickam AFB, Wheeler AFB, Pearl Harbor, Bellows, Fort Derussey, etc. Wow,...

>Yesterday, the pool kept me captive for most of the day. I did go for a presentation of the Hilton vacation package program. Ok, earlier I told you I would explain how I ended up with this great ocean view room at one of the premier properties on Waikiki beach....

>Yesterday, I decided to take in some Hawaiian culture. So headed out to Iolani Palace. I found it fascinating. Lots of European, American and Asian influence. King Kalakaua took a trip “round the world” during his reign. So I right away thought he was “cool. ” He was the first monarch...

>I am sitting here on my lanai (with that same fantastic view) having my breakfast. In planning for this trip, I felt that one of the big challenges was going to be the “eating out” part…..for 99 straight days! I need to strike a balance between enjoying the restaurants of...