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View from the deck at Waimanalo cottage. mom, sam and i stopped at the swap meet on our way to the airport today. the hawaiian swap meet is like nothing you’ve ever seen – it’s held three days a week and the vendor tents circle the Aloha Stadium twice!
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Mom and I went on a nice hike this morning to a lighthouse at Makapuu point, south of Waimanalo. It was pretty hot, so we were thankful to get up and out early 🙂 Here are a few pictures of the view… Sammy hiked about a mile of the way back down and took a long nap after lunch!
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We went to Sunday brunch at the Hale Koa hotel (a military hotel in Waikiki). It was so so so good! Then we hung out in the kiddie pool and walked around town. Here are a couple shots from the last few days.
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we have been enjoying the last couple days mostly relaxing, but taking care of some details to prepare for dave starting his new job on monday, and signing our loan application. the pace here is truly more relaxed than the mainland (even the west coast!), and we’re adapting to it pretty well (yes, even i am!).Â
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mom got in last night and went up to the north shore with us this morning. we visited one of dave’s favorite haunts from 10 yrs ago – the Coffee Gallery – for yogurt/fruit/granola cups and coffee 🙂