More Monday Shots Around Waikiki

This little Mini truck was inside a clothing store right down the street by the Apple store. I would love it for running around Tallahassee.

We woke up at sunrise Monday. We were excited to get to our new hotel. I watched the sun rise over Diamond Head - and caught the teachers - parents - and kids going back to school after the holidays. Many times in the past I thought a teaching job at the Jefferson Elementary School would be perfect. Perfect weather. Kids that still respect education. 

At about 11 AM we walked down the street about 5 blocks to the Moana Surfrider. I will tell you later about the little "ceremony" Lulu had at the front desk. Then we took the old brass elevator to the 4th floor. We walked down the wide hall to our Room 460. You can see the beach from our room - but on an angle. 

Next we walked to the Hilton convention hotel and Lulu registered for her conference. After that we walked the sand 7/10th of a mile back to our hotel. We stopped at the military hotel for shave ice. Then we spent the afternoon on the beach and by the pool. Air was 80 and water was 80.

After some room time - we walked across the street for supper. We still get tired from jet lag and were back in the room at 8 PM. 

We slept all night with the air conditioner off and the window open without screens. 

It is 8 AM right now - and Lulu just left - all dressed up for the conference. She had on a skirt I got her for Christmas.

At 8 AM we watched the kids and teachers return to school after the holidays at Jefferson Elementary.

At 10 AM we checked out and headed 6 blocks west to the Moana Surfrider.

This is th bathroom in our new hotel.

There are many weddings at the Moana Surfrider Hotel. Maybe because it is all white and very ornate.

The room has koa furniture - a big TV - even an iPad of its own.

Lulu was preparing for her conference.

Plantation shutters and Hawaiian furniture - AC off - window open.

The photo is little blurry but this couple was beautiful.

  

Lulu found this VW Thing at the Hard Rock Cafe.

Electric cars in Hawaii get special license plates and privileges. With gas near $4 a gallon - and short distances - a Leaf is the perfect car.

Some people do not like the touristy feel of Waikiki. We love it. The weekend was much busier than it is now. Kids are back to school - traffic is less - sidewalk crowds are gone. Lulu and I figured it out - we could afford to live here - on just our pensions now. I always say - if I have the internet and Directv - I am set wherever I am.