Every beautiful place has an underbelly, and Oahu is no different. If you follow the H1 highway westward until it dwindles to a two-lane road, you’ll encounter a few miles of shacks, clothing lines, rusting cars, dilapidated tents and random shoddy items that have seen better days. This is the Read more…
This morning we visited Hawaii’s daily fish auction at pier 38 — the only “display auction” in the country — and learned how auctioneers price their fish to the restaurants all over Oahu and on the mainland as well. In case you’re like me and know very little about the Read more…
We went swimming with a sea turtle today. Just a few yards from shore on Lanikai Beach in Oahu, we came across a solo turtle floating along coral corridors. With a big shell that was about three feet long from head to tail, and delicately shaped fins perfect for cruising Read more…
A white parrot on the shoulder of a beautifully tattooed woman greeted me earlier today. As I left, the parrot eyed me (so did the woman), and I just said hello — half expecting either the parrot or the woman to respond, but neither did. My parrot encounter happened as Read more…
Earlier today I was reminded of the value of Haviland china by my mother, who could be a china and crystal connoisseur in her next life. Le Mouge, or Le Voge, or something, is also quiet nice — I’m told by you know who :). Mom and I spent the Read more…
In four days, we saw more than 10 apartments and realized we need over 1000 square feet, an outdoor space, parking options, and preferably a little storage available at the ready. Shouldn’t be too difficult to find in one of the country’s most expensive cities, right? I’m a perpetual optimist Read more…