so kailua! (Day 3)

Day 3 January 17, 2009

key words=kailua beach, ala moana mall, north shore, marine base kaneohe bay

this was actually a better day. friday (as in yesterday) was rainy and the school establishments were closed. anytime the wind is strong - the school closes.



i ventured out by the beach. had some photo ops. and was in sheer bliss with starbucks hot chocolate at the beach. there were paddlers that dance on the water. the wind still a bit strong and kept brushing my hair all over my face.



rex is a budding photographer trying to make me stand still for poses. there i was making an effort to disguise the luv handles in my tankini brought about by age, crazy schedule, motherhood, laziness, what have you excuses. i swear am gonna have that tummy tuck.

with my effort to sample everything local (i.e. shampoo, bath products, fruity drink, food, etc.) i found a swimsuit design locally. they make the products in los angeles, ca. the material is durable and the price average. it is very hawaiian (ha-va-eeeeeee) in flavor. i luv it! check out their website:

http://www.oiwioceangear.com




swung by pali lookout ("cool height cliff") which is a long pali highway. it provides a panoramic scenic view of oahu. it is overlooking the 985 foot cliffs which is absolutely breathtaking. still chilly with the gusty winds. awesome awesome view.



time to see lena. we met up originally in florida many years ago. she worked in the airline industry so is very mobile. hawaii is her retirement place by fate. like the last tour of duty that became the final stop. detest the sun and now has grown to luv alohaland. we met up in ala moana mall and lena was in her hawaiian shirt. she has adapted well to paradise. had hawaiian lunch (remember the local flavor i wanted for this holiday...) we had catching to do with the changes in our lives. her new digs and job (primerica). it was good to listen to the wise. that's lena.



north shore is popularly known for its wild tube ride. winter wave heights can get as high 20 feet, with faces up to 50 feet! this extreme surf is for experts only, and even then conditions are considered highly dangerous. this wasn't my first visit to the north shore but as always the danger is imminent in the air. tons of spectators and my camera was busy. a few surfers dared to ride gigantic ocean waves. a traditional stopover.



now marine base kaneohe bay is the closest base to kailua. very quiet. and the merchandise prices are well worth the trip. i wonder how people are able to afford those grocery prices offbase.