The reason...

We're going to Utah to attend Women's Conference

and just maybe see some friends along the way.

Can't wait, it will be an adventure I'm sure.

I'm off...

Traci and I will be heading for the beehive state for a few days.

I've been watching the weather very closely...

will I look like someone from Hawaii?

Maybe

Random Merrie Monarch

a rainbow of sorts

ti leaf lei

woven purses

craft fair table

I just like this design and color

ad for new Sig Zane shoes he did with Van's

 One of the most beautiful hats I've ever seen

Hi tech comes to Merrie Monarch...ipads for following along and taking pictures

Parade Views 2012...

One of the very best things about going to Merrie Monarch is the Parade on Saturday.

It was pretty much perfect...perfect spot, perfect weather and perfect photo ops.

The pa'u riders that represent every island are so beautiful and

is something that really represents Hawaii

There was a destroyer that came into port, so of course the sailors got to march in

the parade!  I love how everyone clapped for them!

The police force was out marching

The band from Kamehameha-Hilo marching in their Sig Zane shirts

Alright...UH Hilo ha a brand new Pharmacy School!

All of the pharmacy students marched!

Of course there were the Girl Scout troop, the Wal Mart float,

and the pooper scoopers coming up behind the horses.

The Parade a "must see" during Merrie Monarch week.

Kupuna...

These sweet kupuna still dance hula for 

the love of it.

Aunty Momi (in the blue) is the oldest member of this halau and also the mother 

of my good friend Leona.

these kane are also part of the same halau and they were great!

I snapped this uncle while he danced at a free

concert at my hotel.

Aren't they great?  I will never complain about my hula knees again!

Merrie Monarch 2012...

Just a short video showing some of the 30 halau

that participated in this years Merrie Monarch.
(there is a little bit of music)

Off to Hilo town...

I'm off to Hilo Town tomorrow for Merrie Monarch,

getting to visit with friends and great food/shopping.

Like

Oneula Beach Park...

We happened upon Oneula Beach Park the other day.  It's on the Ewa side.  

It was strange to have such a great view of Diamond Head from the beach.

We were surprised at how close this actually is to town or Ala Moana Harbor (as the bird flies).

The container ships that are going outer island go right by here,

it was fun to sit and watch them being pulled by the tugs.

Oneula, another hidden treasure.

Taste of Waialua...

Saturday was an event here close to home, "Taste of Waialua".

It was a little warm, so we didn't go over until late, but still fun.

There had been even more people there early.

Visited with sweet artist, Jamie Swim. Have our eye on a new piece or two.

There was even a queen

Hubby bought a hybrid ginger that he was fascinated with.

Nice to have something like this out here with a spotlight on 

our local artist and products.

Easter Sunday...

As Lumpy said when he saw us, "so you decided to take that Hawaiian Air flight

down the H1".  Yup, we last minute decided to go into Waikiki for brunch.  Of course there is 

only one place for us to lunch...Dukes.

Still the best deal going for a great buffet, even wit the price of gas getting in there.

Got to visit with Gloria before her trip to Tahiti,

got to see half of bride and groom,

well hello beautiful lady.

ran into a couple of other folks, and didn't see a few but as always,

ka nani o ka waikiki.