hawaii
Some photos from Christmas in Oahu, Hawaii.
just off the plane, riding through downtown Honolulu, blasted with humidity--aloha!
It rained once in a while--usually a warm downpour that ended quickly
ukulele stand
a view of the ocean from the top of Diamond Head (Leahi)--Honolulu's highest point
the Diamond Head beach lighthouse from above
a sunset scene, Waikiki
crashing waves, Makapuu Point lighthouse in the distance
koi!
black swan
a buddha at the entrance of the Byodo-In temple
The Byodo-In temple near Kaneohe is a replica of a 900 year-old temple in Uji, Japan
bamboo
an unfurling fern
Honolulu's Chinatown had crazy tropical fruit
the Aloha Tower, once Honolulu's tallest building
clear water in Kailua Bay
sk paddling toward the Mokulua Islands
souvenirs aplenty
you had to claim a spot early on Waikiki beach
Ala Wai Canal in Honolulu
Waikiki at night
Diamond Head at the end of Waikiki beach
Waikiki sunrise