2012-06-26

Paradise, Hawaiian Style (Week 1)


I have been in Hawaii for about two weeks now.  When I first landed in Honolulu International Airport on June 11, I was amazed by how beautiful it is.  Now, about two week later, I still feel like I’m living in a paradise.  I have explored several places in Oahu which were absolutely wonderful.  I only have my cellphone with me on this trip, all the pictures were taken with it. I should have brought a better camera with me, but I really wanted to travel light. 


Landed in Honolulu International Airport on June 11.  A quick photo of a beautiful garden at the airport


After unpacking our stuff, we took a short walk on the beach. Peaceful Waikiki beach in the afternoon


Next day, early in the morning, I was still in the process of adjusting time.  Woke up early and took this picture from our hotel balcony. I was amazed by what I saw.



We went to check out the hotel roof and found this amazing view.  I felt truly blessed.

 

Went to this coffee shop called "Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf".  It's a chain, but I've never had a chance to visit any of them.  I ordered this drink, couldn't remember the name.  It's super sweet and delicious. How could I resist such sweet drink when I was in Hawaii :)
Night view from our hotel room

Found this little Korean food place, great and healthy food. 

Kalbi Beef with fresh vegetables :)

Went to Ward 16 Movie Theater and finally saw the movie Avengers.  It’s a huge movie theater, so much better than I thought.

At Turtle Bay Resort at North Shore, this was a little different than Waikiki. It felt less crowed and more relaxing.

At Turtle Bay Resort

Had a light lunch-grilled mahi mahi, steamed veggies and brown rice.


This chocolate cake looked moist and nice, but didn't taste that good :(