Hawaii 2004


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Aloha from Hawaii! We had the good fortune of staying with Geno's sister in her nephew's Honolulu condo. Taking the time to explore Oahu gave us a much better appreciation of this island. Best of all, we got to know the Fukushima side of the family a little more -- mahalo for their kindess and hospitality. Second best, all da kine grinds (food) broke da mouth and were absolutely ono. We also enjoyed six days in Maui. From our garden condo near Kihei, we ventured out to virtually every corner of the island. Geno rented a bike and had three great days of riding. Mele Kalikimaka and Hauoli Makahiki Hau!

THE CONDO AND NEIGHBORHOOD

Our condo is on the 17th floor with views of surrounding mountains, downtown, and ocean


We have a terriffic view of the Punchbowl Crater across the valley


Patti in condo kitchen making dinner. It's all take-out food.	One of our many meals with relatives on the balcony


View of condo from Buddhist Temple grounds	One of two swimming pools in garden setting


Just two examples of local flowers...and no hummers around


Right below the condo is a graceful Buddhist Temple


Story of the Bodhi Tree (Bodhi tree below)	Giant plants on Temple grounds


Patti attaining enlightenment	Wood carving of Buddha in lotus position


A visit to Fukushima family plot. Emi's husband, Wilfred, is buried here.


Another Buddhist Temple in the neighborhood. It feels like we're in Japan.


The royal mausoleum where King Kamehameha families and Charles Bishop are entombed




One of many odd trees on the islands -- a sausage tree; the seed pods can reach 2 feet long.

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