We headed out this afternoon to check out Waikiki Beach and become acquainted with some of the local area. After a quick walk to briefly check out the beach we started the hunt for something to eat. Every fucking menu seemed to focus on double cheese this or all you can force feed yourself that. Meat and cheese are certainly the main, and often only focus on most menus.
After a lengthy search we found a great little Organic cafe/store that made some great organic food, much of it vegan, and we bought ourselves some vegetarian burgers that were a welcome boost to our entirely depleted energy levels.
After eating we made our way back to Waikiki beach through some rather expensive and lavishly decadent hotel accommodation foyers. The beach was teeming with action. People enjoying themselves in many varied beachside activities; long boarding, surfing, swimming, snorkelling, and some even arriving right up to the shore on rather large catamaran boats.
The strength of the sun here is certainly noticeably stronger than it is in Sydney. It feels hotter on your skin.
We found the least pretentious bar we could find that overlooked the beach and ordered some locally brewed beer and cocktails and enjoyed watching the sun setting into the ocean even with a storm beckoning on the horizon.
As we watched the surfers we noticed one guy on a long board with a medium sized dog standing on the front of the board. The dog had amazing balance and was able to remain standing through the waves as they headed out and maintain balance for the whole ride as they caught a wave back in. What a champion.
Our waiter was very friendly and even provided an extra, and unexpected service as the rain hit. We defiantly remained seated at our table woefully semi protected under the table umbrella and proceeded to get ourselves somewhat dampened by the downpour. Our waiter was onto this and promptly brought over two fresh towels so we could keep ourselves somewhat dry.
After finishing several beachside drinks, it was now dark and time for us to head back. Still raining we had a bit of a walk. We stopped at one of a ridiculously excessive number of ABC shops (a shop that sells everything from tourist t-shirts to snacks, drinks and alcohol) and grabbed some snacks, juice and drinks. We finally arrived back at our apartment a little damp and dried off and warmed up with some wine and snacks.
The wind had started to really pick up and was coming down the mountains and blowing right across Waikiki, right through our apartment if we opened any windows or balcony doors.
Somehow we had managed to stay awake until 11pm even though we hadn't slept now in about 36 hours. Time had come for a shower and some much needed sleep.
After a lengthy search we found a great little Organic cafe/store that made some great organic food, much of it vegan, and we bought ourselves some vegetarian burgers that were a welcome boost to our entirely depleted energy levels.
After eating we made our way back to Waikiki beach through some rather expensive and lavishly decadent hotel accommodation foyers. The beach was teeming with action. People enjoying themselves in many varied beachside activities; long boarding, surfing, swimming, snorkelling, and some even arriving right up to the shore on rather large catamaran boats.
The strength of the sun here is certainly noticeably stronger than it is in Sydney. It feels hotter on your skin.
We found the least pretentious bar we could find that overlooked the beach and ordered some locally brewed beer and cocktails and enjoyed watching the sun setting into the ocean even with a storm beckoning on the horizon.
As we watched the surfers we noticed one guy on a long board with a medium sized dog standing on the front of the board. The dog had amazing balance and was able to remain standing through the waves as they headed out and maintain balance for the whole ride as they caught a wave back in. What a champion.
Our waiter was very friendly and even provided an extra, and unexpected service as the rain hit. We defiantly remained seated at our table woefully semi protected under the table umbrella and proceeded to get ourselves somewhat dampened by the downpour. Our waiter was onto this and promptly brought over two fresh towels so we could keep ourselves somewhat dry.
After finishing several beachside drinks, it was now dark and time for us to head back. Still raining we had a bit of a walk. We stopped at one of a ridiculously excessive number of ABC shops (a shop that sells everything from tourist t-shirts to snacks, drinks and alcohol) and grabbed some snacks, juice and drinks. We finally arrived back at our apartment a little damp and dried off and warmed up with some wine and snacks.
The wind had started to really pick up and was coming down the mountains and blowing right across Waikiki, right through our apartment if we opened any windows or balcony doors.
Somehow we had managed to stay awake until 11pm even though we hadn't slept now in about 36 hours. Time had come for a shower and some much needed sleep.
Today's Weather
81 Degrees F | 76% Humidity
81 Degrees F | 76% Humidity
