Tag Archives: Oahu
The Sunday Traveler~Oahu’s Aloha Festival’s Floral Parade
The week of our visit to Oahu this year was serendipitously timed for the Aloha Festivals. The festival celebrates Hawaii’s culture and traditions. We arrived on the day of the annual Waikiki Ho’olaule’a, Waikiki’s largest block party in the evening along … Continue reading
On The Edge of Heaven and Earth
In that place between sleep and dreams A road curves No looking back
The Sunday Traveler ~ Byodo-In Temple, Oahu
The Byodo-In temple in Kaneohe, Hawaii on the island of Oahu, is a replica of the Byodo-In located in Uji, Japan. The temple commemorates the 100th anniversary of the arrival of Hawaii’s first Japanese immigrants. It was dedicated in June, … Continue reading
Phoneography Challenge in the Key of Waikiki (updated post)
The Monday of week 5 of Sally’s Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Photo Challenge, is for editing and processing photos taken using the afore-mentioned mediums. Being pretty much of a purist, I stray not far from the original photos I take. … Continue reading
The Sunday Traveler Quick Shot~Oahu Dreaming
Looking down from the road leading up to Diamond Head. The Sunday Traveler will be traveling back to Oahu next Saturday, September 20th, to celebrate a little wedding anniversary. The week of the 20th will be another off the grid … Continue reading
Sunday Traveler: Diamond Head Overlook
Oahu at a Diamond Head overlook and parking area. It was our last afternoon on Oahu, and hating to give it up just yet, we jumped on an AlohaBus, one of those red double-decker jobs, and headed up into Diamond Head. … Continue reading
Capture The Colour
Travel Supermarket is again hosting this year’s Capture the Colour Photography Contest. I’ve been nominated by The Urge to Wander, Compass and Camera, and Shoot ‘N Go to join in the fun. The nominations were rather last minute over the last … Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: Carefree
My husband and I hit this place, and like the guy with his feet up, we’ve left our cares at the entrance.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Companionable
A group of friends out for a sunset sail. What could provide for a more companionable time. Photo taken off the shore of Oahu.
Travel Theme: Peaceful
The boats are put to bed for the day as the sun sets on Oahu. We were fortunate enough to have this view every evening while we were there last fall; it provided for a peaceful start to the evening. … Continue reading