Hejhej nu sitter vi och planerar dagen med har havregrynsgröt i magen! Lutar åt att hyra mopeder (yeah) och åka till Ko Olina Lagoons som ligger på den västra sidan av ön som vi inte utforskat ännu! I lördags var vi på hajk till Diamond Head Crater. Helt ok men lite för mkt folk bara. På kvällen var det Bloc Party och simply himla party! Igår åkte vi en låååååång väg till en helt öde strand som jag inte minns namnet på men dett finns iaf en offshore Island där (goat Island) som man kan simma ut till. Vi gjorde ett tappert försök men det var grymt sträng och vågigt så vi kom bara halvvägs....på vägen tillbaks till Waikiki var det meningen att vi skulle besöka en Macadamia Nut Farm men skyarna bokstavligt talat öppnade sig och regnet öste ner. Så vi åkte hem och åt blue cheese burgare och froyo såklart! FINNS DET FROZEN YOGHURT I SVERIGE???? En kul nyhet är att vi flyttar upp till North Shore vilket kommer bli awesome med alla tävlingar som pågår vid banzai pipeline!!!!!! Nu ska vi hyra mopeder, jag känner mig som 15 igen, nostalgi.....

ALOHA!

TISDAG: vi tog The Bus till Waimanalo Beach på västsidan som är det längsta stranden på hela Oahu. Det var riktigt fin och i stort sett helt öde, gillart! ONSDAG: igår åkte vi till Hanauma Bay som är Hawaiis snorklings-mecca tillsammans med 2 tjejer från Österrike som K känner från innan. Det bjöds på riktigt bra snorkling med allt vad det innebär. Dock väldigt mkt folk och extremt turistigt. Fastnade på reven ett antal ggr och det är ju lagom kul när det ligger sjöborrar och lurar. Såg inga muränor iaf vilket jag är glad för. Kvällen var mycket intressant med intressanta människor, öl och kings cup såklart. Det är mest amerikanare här och det är svårt att minnas alla namn så vi kallar dem för delstater istället. Texas är vår favorit so far, en lurig jävel ska ni veta! TORSDAG: efter en sen kväll gick vi upp halv 7 imorse för att ta bussen till Pearl Harbor. Kan ju inte påstå att det var kul men jävligt intressant. Sen var det avskedsmiddag för österikarna p cheesecake factory så imorn har vi 4 doggybags med till beachen

Tidigt imorses drog vi till North Shore som är så surf som det kan bli!

Helloo!

Livet är helt underbart här på andra sidan jorden!

Nu har vi varit här på Oahu i 2 dagar och vi vill aldrig komma hem igen... Beror nog både på att det är helt jävla amazing over here och att livet i Sverige inte direkt lockar. Det är helt lagom varmt, helt ok för en löprunda på morgonen och beachhäng hela dagen lång! Vi bor precis vid waikiki Beach som är en riktigt fin strand, dock lite i turistigaste laget. Men inte som en charter strand Thank god. IMORN tar vi oss sydöst för stränder i vår smak! Alla surfarkillar är det snyggaste vi sett. Nu är jag trött på att sitta o knappa på min itouch så det får bli en bättre update en annan dag. Mahalo

Ja som ni ser har jag lagt upp en massa beachinfo så jag ska slippa släpa med mig en massa papper och så!

SUNSETS

Mai Tai Bar, at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel: This bar without walls is perched a few feet from the sand, with views of the south shore and the Waianae Mountains. Surfers and paddlers ride the waves while Diamond Head acquires a golden sunset halo. This is one of the most pleasing views of Waikiki Beach; sip a mighty mai tai while local groups serenade you.

Everyting about the Royal Hawaiian is PINK. The building is pink, sheets are pink and so are the Mai Tai's.

This has been our favorite spot over the years. We would arrive in Waikiki from the Mainland and head over to celebrate we had made it back to paradise again! (808/923-7311)

 

House Without a Key, at the Halekulani

Sunset cocktails & Hawaiian music - the essence of Oahu. Immortalized in a 1925 Charlie Chan novel, House Without A Key is Halekulani's popular indoor/outdoor gathering spot for cocktails, appetizers and entertainment. One of the favored traditions of the original Halekulani - cocktails and Hawaiian music under the century-old Kiawe tree - has been faithfully preserved here. Even we jaded locals are unable to resist the lure. (808/923-2311)

 

Duke's Canoe Club, at the Outrigger Waikiki:

It's crowded in the evening, but who can resist

Hawaiian music with Waikiki sand still on your feet?

Come in from the beach or the street -- it's always a

party at Duke's. Entertainment here is tops,

reaching a crescendo at sunset.

BONUS INFO: Best Beach Party on the Island is held here every Sunday from about 4 'till sunset. Join the fun on the sand and party like a local. -2

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Oahu's famous North Shore, home to the Banzai Pipeline, a world class surfing spot. Wide with lots of sand offering good swimming in the summer but when surf When it's "cranking," the surf, besides being the most spectacular in the world.

Sandö utanför kanehoe bay. Båt eller kajak dit. Bara tillgänglig vid lågvatten.

4 semicircular lagoons protected from the open ocean. Outstanding snorkeling. Extremely pretty and sunsets from here are fantastic.

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The beaches of goat island are accessible during calm sees by wading or swimming about 200 yards across the channel..

offers a picture perfect outdoor experience. One of the best beach on Oahu, the fine sandy beach is protect by Kailua Bay which makes for gentle waves. A perfect place to take a swim.

Windward Oahu's premier beach is a 2-mile-long, wide golden strand with dunes

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lies along the eastern half of Waimanalo Beach (the beach), with an overall length of nearly 5.5 mi (8.8 km), the longest stretch of sandy shoreline on O`ahu each is ideal for swimming, bodysurfing, and boogie boarding.

"Kaiona Beach Park lies between Waimanalo Beach Park and Makapuu Beach Park at the southern end of Waimanalo Bay, east (Windward) coast of Oahu in Hawaii. The beach park covers 4 acres of land, and has showers, restrooms and picnic areas. Kaiona means 'Attractive Sea' in Hawaiian, and the beach was so named for the clear blue waters found here in calm weather, making it like swimming in a pool. Directions: Kaiona Beach Park is on the 72 (Kalanianaole) Hwy about 11 miles south of Kaneohe and 14 miles east of Waikiki."

HIKE

Pele's Chair is a delightful hike and swim. A great free thing to do on Oahu.

It's an easy hike that’s fun for the whole family; a hike to Pele’s Chair trail brings you to a dramatic coastline, legendary rock formations, and one of the best natural seawater pools on the island.

Roundtrip Distance: 1.3mi. Difficulty: Easy. Great for all ages.

Characteristics: Relatively level, smooth terrain until the very end where you can scale a short hill if you wish. This is more walk than hike so you should have no problems.

This is such a mild trail, you almost can’t call it a hike. It’s more like a walk on a trail through the grass.

Follow the map we have in the goodies section. You really can’t miss it. Just look for the unmistakable landmark of Pele’s Chair and walk in that direction. After you park, walk up the paved road. There are two trailheads: the first is marked by two poles and will take you on a lower hike. The second trailhead is further up the paved road and will keep you at a higher elevation. Both trails are fun and you can take the other one back. The one marked in the map is the upper trail.

The upper trail is a little cooler than the lower one but not by much. There are a few shady areas you can stop for a quick rest and drink.  The lower trail takes you through streambeds and depending on conditions might be muddy if there were recent rains.   Many times what we do is take the upper trail to Pele's Chair and then take the lower trail back home. As far as free things to do on Oahu go, this one is a winner.

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JUMP IN THE POOL AT PELE'S CHAIR

This has to be one of the funnest pools on Oahu. For those young at heart, you can “walk the plank” and jump off the flattened telephone poll that acts as a diving board. The water is relatively shallow and has a sandy bottom that gives the place a tropical turqoise look when the sun is out.

You can also get into the water by climbing down the large rocks. Exercise some caution as the rocks can get slippery and the water surges up and down though usually not by a lot. We’ve come here during both rough and calm days but this location is uniquely sheltered by open ocean wave action and is almost always good to swim.

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If you enjoy visiting waterparks, you will love Makapuu; there's just nothing like it on Oahu or perhaps anywhere in the world. There’s something for everyone. In addition to its world-class surfing, the swimming is fantastic when the water is calm, there are nearly endless tide pools and caves to explore, and when combined with good facilities and a secluded location, you’ve got the perfect formula for a fantastic day at the beach.

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Though Makapuu is rarely crowded, there are usually a few people there. This morning was a rare moment: no one on the beach and the surf conditions were outstanding. A rare day indeed!

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TIDEPOOLS

Makapuu has a wonderful collection of tidepools which are located on the left side of the beach as you face the water.

Tucked away in the black lava rock are numerous pools that are really fun to explore. If you’re with kids, they will love climbing over the rocks and discovering little pockets of sea creatures like crabs and tiny fish. If you’re just with a partner, you’ll find this area to be both romantic and interesting to explore as the rocky formations provide numerous secluded areas where no one can see you (just don’t get too intimate, there are families here). Because some of the tide pools are close to the water’s edge, do exercise caution if the surf is large; don’t go too close where a “freak” wave (one that is significantly larger than the day’s average height) can come in and knock you over.

Oahu's most popular snorkeling spot is this volcanic crater with a broken sea wall; its small, curved, 2,000-foot gold-sand beach is packed elbow-to-elbow with people year-round. The bay's shallow shoreline water and abundant marine life are the main attractions, but this good-looking beach is also popular for sunbathing and people-watching.

EXPLORE SECRET FINGER COVES:

Har laddat ner de bästa (Hawaii) filmerna till min Ipod Touch. Blue Crush och Pearl Harbor såklart!

Då har det blivit tid att berätta lite om vår Hawaii trip...

Det är snöstorm ute. Ska tydligen snöa sönder kommande dygnet.

Kollade in VS rean igår. Köpte lite av mitt favvo bodymist och en parfym till mamii.

17 januari = Hawaii

Jag har sovit ungefär 8 timmar mindre än vanligt inatt. Dvs 3 h

Alltså vilken major 20 års kris jag går igenom just nu. Hoppas verkligen Hawaii är botemedlet.

Nämde jag att jag fått mina slutbetyg?

Jag har velat åka till Hawaii så länge jag kan minnas. Tillsammans med Japan och Maldiverna så är det drömresemålet!

Sitter här och blir smått galen!! Är nära att slita av mig håret!! Jag kan se mina betyg och college transcript online men jag har ingen aning om hur jag ska få ut dem på papper. Det är luriga planer på gång så jag behöver dem verkligen. Har mailat runt till mina professorer helt desperat.

Annars kommer jag inte hem.

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