Yeah, snow. We got up to about an inch so far. The average temp now seems to be 30. Yesterday we stayed in most of the day because of the ash that could still be in the air. The white snow was a dull grey. But not anymore. The volcano vented at 11pm Sunday nite, but the wind took the ash northwest.
I spent last week waiting for the temp agency to call me back for a reluctant client to decide they needed someone so this week I plan to be pro active. I'm trying other agencies as well as actual jobs. Who knows how long we will be here....John may go up to the slope on Wed. we hope he'll be able to get back the same day but with this volcano it's anybodies guess. He'll pack extra cloths..
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Volcano erupted again
Well guys we finally are in the path of the ash. Today Saturday, the volcano erupted 3 times. 2pm, 5pm and 7pm. The wind changed direction and as we were going to dinner at some friends house we noticed the clouds seems abnormal. They were an odd color. The snow that had been falling seemd to change to a darker color. Yeah it was ash. When we got to their house everything was a grayish color. We had put our handkerchiefs over our noses before we got there and when we got out of the car we could tell the smell of the air was different. We stayed 4 hours and when we left we used our handkerchief's but the wind had blown it away from Anchorage. When we got home there was a slight dust on everything. I had cleaned today and well I guess I'll do it again tomorrow...
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Moose sighting
At 9:30 this morning I looked out of the window to see how much snow was left since it's been warm. I was so surprised to see across the street 3 moose just standing there. One sat down and the others were looking for their place in the snow to sit. I took pictures from the balcony then went down street level and walked within 30 feet of them and took more pictures. They've been there for almost 3 hours. I'll keep watch and try to get a picture of them when they stand back up.
Update: they got up and moved, they crossed the street, stopped cars, and walked down the sidewalk to the next cornor and crossed to the other side, stopped and ate off the trees. Wow if this place isn't cool.
Update: they got up and moved, they crossed the street, stopped cars, and walked down the sidewalk to the next cornor and crossed to the other side, stopped and ate off the trees. Wow if this place isn't cool.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Drive to Whittier
John got off early on Friday so we got all our heavy layers gathered up and in the car as well as water, camera and snack bars. We set off South this time toward the glaciers. It is just so beautiful here, everywhere you turn there are mountains and frozen water. As we drove south from Anchorage along the Seward Hwy (Turnagain Arm) was on on right. The tides come in and out twice a day (25ft) so the water is frozen but not solid. There are huge globs of ice all over. Some actually are attached to the bottom. Today the tide was out so we saw large clumps. In May when the water is running we will see Beluga whales.
We drove down to Portage (26miles)and turned off the road (east)toward the Portage Glacier. This road took us winding thru the valley. On both sides were mountains, we could see blue ice on the mountains on the south side. We went thru one tunnel and about a mile then found ourselves facing a mountain right in front of us. This one had a toll. So we paid it and waited our turn to pass thru the mountain. It's one way and also has a train track running thru it. When our time came we drove 2.5 miles to the other side and the road opened up to the beginning of Prince William Sound and the town of Whittier. There wasn't much there in the winter but in the summer it is a busy place. This was a secret military base in WWII. The tunnel was constructed to get supplies in and out .
We didn't stay long but returned the way we had come. On the way back we stopped to take pictures. At mile marker 109 John stopped to fill a jug with fresh mountain water coming out of the rocks. We got to see the sun set over Cooks Inlet. On Saturday John went to work. It started snowing in the afternoon. We went out to eat at a pizza place and then went grocery shopping. By the time we got up on Sunday we had 5-6 inches. It had been warming up last week and snow was starting to melt, but it's back. Next week it is supposed to warm up again.
As many of you have heard Mt Redoubt has started to erupt. The wind is blowing it away from Anchorage at this time, but with more eruptions due and the wind could change we don't know anything. But we are prepared...
We drove down to Portage (26miles)and turned off the road (east)toward the Portage Glacier. This road took us winding thru the valley. On both sides were mountains, we could see blue ice on the mountains on the south side. We went thru one tunnel and about a mile then found ourselves facing a mountain right in front of us. This one had a toll. So we paid it and waited our turn to pass thru the mountain. It's one way and also has a train track running thru it. When our time came we drove 2.5 miles to the other side and the road opened up to the beginning of Prince William Sound and the town of Whittier. There wasn't much there in the winter but in the summer it is a busy place. This was a secret military base in WWII. The tunnel was constructed to get supplies in and out .
We didn't stay long but returned the way we had come. On the way back we stopped to take pictures. At mile marker 109 John stopped to fill a jug with fresh mountain water coming out of the rocks. We got to see the sun set over Cooks Inlet. On Saturday John went to work. It started snowing in the afternoon. We went out to eat at a pizza place and then went grocery shopping. By the time we got up on Sunday we had 5-6 inches. It had been warming up last week and snow was starting to melt, but it's back. Next week it is supposed to warm up again.
As many of you have heard Mt Redoubt has started to erupt. The wind is blowing it away from Anchorage at this time, but with more eruptions due and the wind could change we don't know anything. But we are prepared...
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Saturday drive from under the clouds
We decided to get up and out today. We weren't sure whether the day would go north or south. With a check of the weather we headed north. The sun was shining on the mountains but we didn't stop to take a picture, we wanted to get as far north as we could. It took about an hour and we passed Wasilla heading toward Denali National Park. We could see the clouds getting thinner. Then WaLa, just blue sky. This was the closest we had been able to get since we got here in January. As we went north we passed Willow the starting point of the Iditarod Race. By the way Lance Mackey the winner for the past two years seems to be in the lead. One woman rolled her sled and lost one of her dogs. If they are not held onto they run. They are not like pets who come when you call.
The roadway was clear of ice and snow and the sun was shinning bright but the air was cold and getting colder as we went north. We watched as Mt McKinley came into view, larger and larger. We stopped along the way and took many pictures. When we had gotten to the point where the park started we were still 40 or 50 miles away. The park is closed this time of year. We plan to go back when the spring comes which is still maybe 1-2 months away. They call the time when the snow melts the 'break-up'. We traveled on for another 25 miles or so and turned around because Mt McKinley had fallen behind some other peaks. On the way back we were able to see some moose and an eagle. John is very good at spotting the moose, where I can't see them until we are on them.
I drove part of the way back, getting some experience with the shifting. 6 speeds and shifting down to stop is different than automatic that's for sure. It sure is breathtaking up here. The mountains loom all around you. We can't wait for spring to see them come alive with green and flowers. We lunched in a town called Telkeetna. It's a blend of old Alaska town and tourist. It has a few shops, lodges and restraunts. It's the stopping off point for hikers to Mt Mckinley. We both agreed that we don't need to go back.
We took a walk in Kincaid park on Tuesday evening. We hoped to spot a moose but no. We caught some of the sunset though. Anchorage has many large parks. Kincaid runs along the airport and has miles of lighted trails. We've been making a list of the things we hope to do and see, we'll keep you informed as we do them...
The roadway was clear of ice and snow and the sun was shinning bright but the air was cold and getting colder as we went north. We watched as Mt McKinley came into view, larger and larger. We stopped along the way and took many pictures. When we had gotten to the point where the park started we were still 40 or 50 miles away. The park is closed this time of year. We plan to go back when the spring comes which is still maybe 1-2 months away. They call the time when the snow melts the 'break-up'. We traveled on for another 25 miles or so and turned around because Mt McKinley had fallen behind some other peaks. On the way back we were able to see some moose and an eagle. John is very good at spotting the moose, where I can't see them until we are on them.
I drove part of the way back, getting some experience with the shifting. 6 speeds and shifting down to stop is different than automatic that's for sure. It sure is breathtaking up here. The mountains loom all around you. We can't wait for spring to see them come alive with green and flowers. We lunched in a town called Telkeetna. It's a blend of old Alaska town and tourist. It has a few shops, lodges and restraunts. It's the stopping off point for hikers to Mt Mckinley. We both agreed that we don't need to go back.
We took a walk in Kincaid park on Tuesday evening. We hoped to spot a moose but no. We caught some of the sunset though. Anchorage has many large parks. Kincaid runs along the airport and has miles of lighted trails. We've been making a list of the things we hope to do and see, we'll keep you informed as we do them...
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Iditarod 2009
Well again on Friday night the trucks were dumping snow and forming it into the same lanes as last week. This Iditarod is the 37th one. They have a ceremonial start in Anchorage but the race actually starts in a town called Willow north of Anchorage.
We had some new friends come by and we watched the race for a while from our apartment then went down stairs to see it from the street. We walked to different location to see it from different views. Then we walked uptown to see the sculptures and the carnival as well as the fur auction. The temps were in the mid twenties and no snow. The dogs in the races were larger and stronger dogs. They are for endurance. The race is 1,049 miles across Alaska to Nome. 72 dogsleds and Mushers signed up for the race. There has been so much snow this year in the interior that the trail has had trouble staying formed. The stations keeps us updated on the progress. I can see how the Alaskans look forward to this every year.
We had some new friends come by and we watched the race for a while from our apartment then went down stairs to see it from the street. We walked to different location to see it from different views. Then we walked uptown to see the sculptures and the carnival as well as the fur auction. The temps were in the mid twenties and no snow. The dogs in the races were larger and stronger dogs. They are for endurance. The race is 1,049 miles across Alaska to Nome. 72 dogsleds and Mushers signed up for the race. There has been so much snow this year in the interior that the trail has had trouble staying formed. The stations keeps us updated on the progress. I can see how the Alaskans look forward to this every year.
Fur Rondy February 27-March 1 2009
We had a very good time this weekend. It started Thursday nite with dump trucks dumping piles of snow down the middle of our street. Then road graders and bobcats shaped it into a lane of snow with sides. On each side was a snow less lane where cars could drive. We both went to work on Friday but learned that a dogsled race had taken place on Friday morning. So again on Friday nite the graders went to work and shaped the lane for Saturday. See, this is the time of year when the fur trappers would come to town to sell their furs. So in 1935 they decided to make it a winter carnival. Over the years many events have taken shape. One of the events is a three day dogsled race with the best overall time the winner.
On Saturday we watched from our balcony as the dogsleds raced below us. We eventually went down to the street and saw them up close. The dogs were small and sleek I understand now, that's for speed. After this race we walked uptown. The temps were in the low twenties and the snow was coming down. We only had to walk about 10 blocks to the center of the activities. They had corded off all of 4th street. People were dressed in costumes of the early days and others as various characters. A carnival was set up on 3rd street. Displays of furs, food stands where you could get reindeer sausage, or chili and an old gold strike area as well as musical groups. Some of the events were snow shoe softball, Ice Bowling, an Outhouse race and ice and snow sculptures.
On Sunday the dog races started over. After seeing them from our apartment we walked up town again but this time it wasn't snowing. The main event we wanted to see today was Running with the Reindeer. They brought in about 8 or 10 reindeer and led them down the street and turned them loose to run back to their fenced area where a female reindeer was. There was several groups to run, celebrities, men, women, all of whom took their turn running with the reindeer. Mind you these reindeer had racks and didn't just run straight, one turned around and went the other way. The handlers chased him and got him turned around but not before one handler was knocked to the ground and run over. What was so funny was the way the people were dressed. Some in Alaskan wear, fur hats and boots, others in costumes. We saw the Geico cave man, Santa, Easter bunny, men in too too's, various sports wear, a real astronaut, radio and TV commutators...it was just too funny. We can't wait for next weekend...
On Saturday we watched from our balcony as the dogsleds raced below us. We eventually went down to the street and saw them up close. The dogs were small and sleek I understand now, that's for speed. After this race we walked uptown. The temps were in the low twenties and the snow was coming down. We only had to walk about 10 blocks to the center of the activities. They had corded off all of 4th street. People were dressed in costumes of the early days and others as various characters. A carnival was set up on 3rd street. Displays of furs, food stands where you could get reindeer sausage, or chili and an old gold strike area as well as musical groups. Some of the events were snow shoe softball, Ice Bowling, an Outhouse race and ice and snow sculptures.
On Sunday the dog races started over. After seeing them from our apartment we walked up town again but this time it wasn't snowing. The main event we wanted to see today was Running with the Reindeer. They brought in about 8 or 10 reindeer and led them down the street and turned them loose to run back to their fenced area where a female reindeer was. There was several groups to run, celebrities, men, women, all of whom took their turn running with the reindeer. Mind you these reindeer had racks and didn't just run straight, one turned around and went the other way. The handlers chased him and got him turned around but not before one handler was knocked to the ground and run over. What was so funny was the way the people were dressed. Some in Alaskan wear, fur hats and boots, others in costumes. We saw the Geico cave man, Santa, Easter bunny, men in too too's, various sports wear, a real astronaut, radio and TV commutators...it was just too funny. We can't wait for next weekend...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Kaua'i and O'ahu
Day Five, Kaua'i, Today we got a green wrangler for our travels. Our first stop after leaving Lihu'e was the Wiamea Canyon. They call this The Grand Canyon of the Pacific. The canyon is about 3-4000 ft deep, a mile wide and 12 miles long. Having seen the one in Arizona I can see the similarity. Although this one seemed to have more green on it. We saw a water fall seemingly coming right out of the rock. Not only was this area red the whole island seemed to have red dirt much like Georgia. We went on to Koke'e forest where we were able to see to the Na Pali Coast.
We went back thru Lihu'e and stopped at Opaeka'a Falls. Then on to Wailua Falls. Both of these were surrounded by very lush vegetation. As we drove up the coast we saw a range of mountains they call Sleeping Giant. The coast was spectacular, with waves crashing against the rocks and cliffs The water color as with all the islands was various shades of blues and green. Near the north side of the island we stopped to view a light house. The traffic was getting heavy as they only have one road going north that we decided to head back to the boat to beat the rush.
Day Six, John and I wanted to do different things on this last day. He spent most of it reading, walking and relaxing. Now me I wanted to shop. I caught the free shuttles to the plaza's. I picked up a few things, used my coupons and got a free tote bag, and Pink Pearl. When I got back to the ship I selected another oyster and got a white pearl and had them both set, one in a ring and the other in a necklace. John and I met at 12:30 and had lunch aboard ship and took a walk. The ship left port at 2pm and we went back to our room to pack up our bags. At 5 pm they announced we were passing the Na Pali Coast. You can really see this from the water. We stood on the 13th deck and took pictures. The coast looks like hundreds of cones of various sizes sitting up against each other, with water falls coming out every once in a while. There was a lot of vegetation and rock cliffs. And we saw the lighthouse again from the water and another whale.
We arrived back in Honolulu the next morning. Christropher, Amy and Eve picked us up and we went to Hanauma Bay where they snorkeled and we relaxed because we were just done. We had a wonderful lunch with my nephew Ben. Then we went to a Botanical Garden, it was quite beautiful and had a waterfall at the end of it. We enjoyed the stroll. The last day Christropher was able to join us so we went to a beach where they snorkeled and we relaxed. Eve and I played in the water and in the sand.
We went to the airport that evening. We left and it was 75 degrees, we arrived home back in Alaska at 5am the next morning and it was 10 degrees....
We went back thru Lihu'e and stopped at Opaeka'a Falls. Then on to Wailua Falls. Both of these were surrounded by very lush vegetation. As we drove up the coast we saw a range of mountains they call Sleeping Giant. The coast was spectacular, with waves crashing against the rocks and cliffs The water color as with all the islands was various shades of blues and green. Near the north side of the island we stopped to view a light house. The traffic was getting heavy as they only have one road going north that we decided to head back to the boat to beat the rush.
Day Six, John and I wanted to do different things on this last day. He spent most of it reading, walking and relaxing. Now me I wanted to shop. I caught the free shuttles to the plaza's. I picked up a few things, used my coupons and got a free tote bag, and Pink Pearl. When I got back to the ship I selected another oyster and got a white pearl and had them both set, one in a ring and the other in a necklace. John and I met at 12:30 and had lunch aboard ship and took a walk. The ship left port at 2pm and we went back to our room to pack up our bags. At 5 pm they announced we were passing the Na Pali Coast. You can really see this from the water. We stood on the 13th deck and took pictures. The coast looks like hundreds of cones of various sizes sitting up against each other, with water falls coming out every once in a while. There was a lot of vegetation and rock cliffs. And we saw the lighthouse again from the water and another whale.
We arrived back in Honolulu the next morning. Christropher, Amy and Eve picked us up and we went to Hanauma Bay where they snorkeled and we relaxed because we were just done. We had a wonderful lunch with my nephew Ben. Then we went to a Botanical Garden, it was quite beautiful and had a waterfall at the end of it. We enjoyed the stroll. The last day Christropher was able to join us so we went to a beach where they snorkeled and we relaxed. Eve and I played in the water and in the sand.
We went to the airport that evening. We left and it was 75 degrees, we arrived home back in Alaska at 5am the next morning and it was 10 degrees....
On with the Cruise
On the second day on Maui we decided to go down the middle of the island to see Haleakla Crater. The road made switchbacks, only this time long ones. As we went higher we could see the road we had just been on. the vegatation became more sparce as we went up. From this vantage point we could see the whole top half of the island. We had to stop once to let the cows meander across the road. It's open range. The summit was at 10,023 ft. the landscape by this time looked like the moon. We got to see down into the crater. There were holes that had erupted and left behind mounds of ash and rock. The guide pointed out a rock that had recently rolled down the hill. It appeared to be about the size of a bowling ball but was in fact the size of a Volkswagen Beetle. The depth perception was amazing. Along the top were many observatories.
We went on to see the Ioa Valley, this was an area between some mountains. There were waterfalls, gardens and what they called the Iao needle. This was a 2,250 ft stone pinnacle.
The Big Island, Hawaii. We made two different ports on this island. Third Day. Again we rented a car, this time we could only get a Ford Expedition. We decided that we had enough time to drive all the way around the island. We started in Hilo on the eastern side and journeyed south. Our first stop was Volcanos National Park to see Ki'lauea, 4,091 ft. the road was lush with vegetation at the beginning. We went to the rim and took a short hike. From this vantage point we could see Mauna Loa ,13,677 ft and Mauna Kea, 13,796. Ki'lauea is an active volcano. we couldn't drive all the way around because it was spurring smoke and the sulphur smell was strong. We also saw many observatories.
Going along the coast we were able to see the waves and beaches. This area though became more desert like. We saw large clumps of Cactus, old lava flows of black rock that stretched to the ocean, and the temperature on the south and west was warmer. We past large groves of Macadamia nuts. The western side where Kona is was flat up to a range of small mountains. We drove along the rim and could see Honaunau Bay. The North side was much like the southwest, mostly Texas. This was cattle country. Then on to the eastern side where we traveled along the coast where there were many lookouts to see the beautiful coastline. We stopped at Akala Falls, the falls were 400 ft, surrounded by ferns, mist, and canopies of bamboo.
The next port was Kona., Fourth Day. We decided to take a catamaran adventure. As we left the dock and headed out into Honaunau Bay we stopped to watch the dolphins. They were swimming in groups or herds. As we went on out into the Bay we stopped again only this time to see the Whales. They would blow, then in a few seconds they would rise up and go back under and then their tails would plop. We weighed anchor in an inlet where we got off and went snorkeling. They gave us inner tubes to hold us up because you couldn't touch the bottom. They also didn't want us to stand on the coral, so it wouldn't get broken. We snorkeled for an hour and got to see many fish and turtles and had lunch on the boat. We sailed back along the coast. As we entered the bay we observed more whales and dolphins. We made a short shopping trip and went back to the boat to get ready for the next day...
We went on to see the Ioa Valley, this was an area between some mountains. There were waterfalls, gardens and what they called the Iao needle. This was a 2,250 ft stone pinnacle.
The Big Island, Hawaii. We made two different ports on this island. Third Day. Again we rented a car, this time we could only get a Ford Expedition. We decided that we had enough time to drive all the way around the island. We started in Hilo on the eastern side and journeyed south. Our first stop was Volcanos National Park to see Ki'lauea, 4,091 ft. the road was lush with vegetation at the beginning. We went to the rim and took a short hike. From this vantage point we could see Mauna Loa ,13,677 ft and Mauna Kea, 13,796. Ki'lauea is an active volcano. we couldn't drive all the way around because it was spurring smoke and the sulphur smell was strong. We also saw many observatories.
Going along the coast we were able to see the waves and beaches. This area though became more desert like. We saw large clumps of Cactus, old lava flows of black rock that stretched to the ocean, and the temperature on the south and west was warmer. We past large groves of Macadamia nuts. The western side where Kona is was flat up to a range of small mountains. We drove along the rim and could see Honaunau Bay. The North side was much like the southwest, mostly Texas. This was cattle country. Then on to the eastern side where we traveled along the coast where there were many lookouts to see the beautiful coastline. We stopped at Akala Falls, the falls were 400 ft, surrounded by ferns, mist, and canopies of bamboo.
The next port was Kona., Fourth Day. We decided to take a catamaran adventure. As we left the dock and headed out into Honaunau Bay we stopped to watch the dolphins. They were swimming in groups or herds. As we went on out into the Bay we stopped again only this time to see the Whales. They would blow, then in a few seconds they would rise up and go back under and then their tails would plop. We weighed anchor in an inlet where we got off and went snorkeling. They gave us inner tubes to hold us up because you couldn't touch the bottom. They also didn't want us to stand on the coral, so it wouldn't get broken. We snorkeled for an hour and got to see many fish and turtles and had lunch on the boat. We sailed back along the coast. As we entered the bay we observed more whales and dolphins. We made a short shopping trip and went back to the boat to get ready for the next day...
Friday, March 6, 2009
Cruisin the islands
Cruising is fun. You unpack once and get to see lots of places without ever moving the bags. We had a lot of fun on the ship. There's a Spa, workout room, track, card room, as well the pools, lounges, stores, restaurants, and areas you just go to relax in a chair.
They put on a lot of shows, Hula dancing (also a class), Jimmy Buffet, Beatles, Jazz, Magic, and Comedy. Also they tell you where you can shop(Coupons are a must, lots of free stuff) and what to see on the next island. We like NCL because it doesn't demand to set times or tell you where to eat. It's Freestyle..
Our first Island was Maui. We spent 2 full days there. We rented a car (Red Mustang Convertible) and started off on our own tour. We took the Hana Highway. It's a long and winding road that goes down the eastern side of the island. Along the way were lookouts where you could stop and see breathtaking scenes of beaches of very colorful water, waves crashing against rocks and the coastline. Every time we came to a curve and there were lots of them there seemed to be another waterfall and the road was always a single lane bridge. We passed on thru Hana and on to see Seven Scared Pools. It was a series of water falls that landed in what appeared to be pools one right after another. After lunch in Hana we went to see Blue Angle Falls. However, a very large Hawaiian Man with a machete informed us that it was on private land and we needed to turn around. Seems that some Hawaiians don't like us. We went on and enjoyed the sites on our way back to the ship. We made an early nite of it and began again early the next day...
They put on a lot of shows, Hula dancing (also a class), Jimmy Buffet, Beatles, Jazz, Magic, and Comedy. Also they tell you where you can shop(Coupons are a must, lots of free stuff) and what to see on the next island. We like NCL because it doesn't demand to set times or tell you where to eat. It's Freestyle..
Our first Island was Maui. We spent 2 full days there. We rented a car (Red Mustang Convertible) and started off on our own tour. We took the Hana Highway. It's a long and winding road that goes down the eastern side of the island. Along the way were lookouts where you could stop and see breathtaking scenes of beaches of very colorful water, waves crashing against rocks and the coastline. Every time we came to a curve and there were lots of them there seemed to be another waterfall and the road was always a single lane bridge. We passed on thru Hana and on to see Seven Scared Pools. It was a series of water falls that landed in what appeared to be pools one right after another. After lunch in Hana we went to see Blue Angle Falls. However, a very large Hawaiian Man with a machete informed us that it was on private land and we needed to turn around. Seems that some Hawaiians don't like us. We went on and enjoyed the sites on our way back to the ship. We made an early nite of it and began again early the next day...
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Our trip to Hawaii
I think I'll tell you about our trip to Hawaii first. We went to Hawaii on Feb 11. We took an afternoon flight and were met by Eve and Amy. They brought us a traditional Lay. We had left Anchorage in a snow storm. So 70's was great.
Our adventure began with a tour of part of O'ahu. Christropher drove us around the island so we got to see the flowers and the mountains as well as the city and beaches. We got to see sunset beach and the pipeline, that's a big surfer beach. Eve stayed home from school and that was a delight.As we drove around the island we played a game called Yellow Car.(Being the first to call it). We saw areas like ChinaMans hat, the H2,3. and Trucks sitting on the side of the road that sold shrimp dinners. Christropher lives near the North Shore. He has a beach practally out his back door.
On Friday the 13th we lazed around most of the day. We had sent our cloths for our vacation and summer in Alaska, to Hawaii ahead of time, so I repacked our suitcases for the cruise. In the evening John prepared a Shrimp Boil for Chris and Amy. On Saturday Amy and Eve dropped us off at the Cruise ship to begin our tour of the islands. More on that...
Our adventure began with a tour of part of O'ahu. Christropher drove us around the island so we got to see the flowers and the mountains as well as the city and beaches. We got to see sunset beach and the pipeline, that's a big surfer beach. Eve stayed home from school and that was a delight.As we drove around the island we played a game called Yellow Car.(Being the first to call it). We saw areas like ChinaMans hat, the H2,3. and Trucks sitting on the side of the road that sold shrimp dinners. Christropher lives near the North Shore. He has a beach practally out his back door.
On Friday the 13th we lazed around most of the day. We had sent our cloths for our vacation and summer in Alaska, to Hawaii ahead of time, so I repacked our suitcases for the cruise. In the evening John prepared a Shrimp Boil for Chris and Amy. On Saturday Amy and Eve dropped us off at the Cruise ship to begin our tour of the islands. More on that...
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