We got a later start than we’d thought, but we did manage to walk a part of Waikiki. We met friend Karina at the “new” International Marketplace. The old Marketplace had cute shacks surrounded by a huge banyan trees, where a variety of shacks sold trinkets and items for the tourist. The original banyan tree is still there, but the four story mall is filled with high-end shops like Brookstone and Saks Fifth Avenue. Many restaurants are on the top level.
We strolled the area, marveling at the number of stores, wondering how they could stay in business. I’ve been having trouble uploading photos this morning, but I hope you’ll enjoy this lovely statue.
We left Waikiki and stopped for a quick visit with friend Margy and her bird friend Duke.
We spent the evening in domestic duties: taking down the tree, doing laundry and organizing clothes. We will embark on a seven day cruise on the Pride of America (Norwegian Cruise lines) leaving Honolulu this afternoon, visiting the neighbor islands. Craig and I will share a suite and Beatrice and Ed will have a balcony room. I don’t know if I will have the capacity to continue blogging onboard , so you’ll either hear about the cruise as it’s happening or a short time later.
What a lovely time you’re having -in such a beautiful place! Do hope you can continue sending reports while on your cruise.// I don’t want to sound grumpy,but I am envious as I’m home w/the flu! Enjoy!
Hope you’re better now. I’ll post cruise info this week.
Karen,
I am very much enjoying your blog, partly because having been there I can relate to many of the things you are seeing.
Enjoy your cruise and I will enjoy it too. Hello to Bea, Ed and Craig.
Take care
Glad you’re enjoying the blog. Being there does make a difference, doesn’t it? I’ll be posting cruise information this week, before I forget it! I saved all the daily newsletters, which will help.