Lazy Saturday

Graham slept late this morning. After shower, etc we left to wander around to get coffee and discovered that there would be a concert around the corner in the International Market. We got our coffees and finished them as we walked around to the stage. Here everyone works on "Hawaiian time" so the 11.00am concert started around 11.15. We stayed for about an hour and then headed for the Red Line trolley, this time heading to the other end of Honolulu.

We got off at the Ala Moana Tower Market, which just turned out to be the cruise liner and ferry terminal. Very pretty and there were a couple of big liners in. We wandered through the market (which was very up-market) and then back to wait for the next trolley.

We got back to the hotel with Graham being very tired. Rick and Barb headed off to Mass about 15 minutes' walk (too far for Graham) and I did about 3/4 of the packing.

So off we headed after Rick and Barb came back from Mass, about 6.30pm. We ate in the International Market, sushi and a burger for Graham. We were right on time for the night performance and saw some nice hula dancing.

When we finished our food we headed down to the beach. Lots of people out and about but not noisy or crowded - just happy. As we got to the beach we had to walk through a puddle a couple of inches deep, so Barb and I took our sandals off and I actually walked on the sand in my bare feet! A shock for my family! We walked down to the edge of the water and put our feet in the warm water: yes, I have a video to prove it! Rick ended up taking his shoes off and doing likewise.

The sky was tinted pink and grey with the last light just fading, lanterns around the hotels adding to a lovely sight. As we walked up to the Sheraton we were given an orchid lei and asked for a donation for a school netball team.

A few attempts at photos and then we headed back to where Rick was waiting, standing guard over the shoes. We walked back to the hotel barefoot (and I got a piece of glass in each foot, fortunately only temporarily). Graham is now tucked in bed sound asleep and I'll do so in a while. I've just realised - oh no! - I've packed the book I was going to read tonight and on the plane. I do have another one and I'm hoping to sleep on the plane anyway.