Thursday October 15, we rode Biki bikes about an hour today, went the other direction towards Diamond Head. (which is still COVID closed). Friday October 16, laundry day! Saturday October 17, last week we met this couple Mark and Beth, her daughter Abby, who are in the process of purchasing a sailboat that is hereContinue reading “Honolulu Week 4”
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Biking Around
Wednesday October 14, *Sourdough Notes” a Pain au Belle loaf is in Delayed fermentation in the fridge, may bake either tonight or tomorrow morning. We rented Biki bikes this afternoon for a 9.5 mile ride around Honolulu. First stop to see the Aloha Liberty Bell. Presented to the State of Hawaii on July 4, 1950Continue reading “Biking Around”
Another Week in Paradise
Wednesday October 7, Dan and I went for a walk today, to the food store which was next to a mall, so we walked the mall first. The Ala Moana Center is a three story shopping mall with lots of high-end stores. The center isles of the mall are open to the sky. We grilledContinue reading “Another Week in Paradise”
Change is Good
Monday October 5, a few boat projects completed today, then late afternoon Larry left Trance after 57 days, to fly back home. He dropped us off at the laundromat on his way to the airport. Tuesday October 6, this day was very stressful as our youngest daughter had surgery today and we’re 5000 miles away.Continue reading “Change is Good”
Enjoying Oahu
Friday October 2, the North Shore We stopped at the site of the old Waialua Estate coffee/chocolate plantation. Had a quick tour on the coffee process. Founded by Dole foods, the 155 acre plantation now sits on a former sugarcane lands. This evening we were invited over to Joey & Yana Cabell’s home for aContinue reading “Enjoying Oahu”
Variety Days
Wednesday September 30, shopping day, Best Buy, Home Depot, Costco, Hardware store, West Marine, diner outside at Tropics, baked banana bread with sourdough starter. After I think I’ve perfected a banana bread recipe, I tried a new one using sourdough starter, oh boy not sure which one is better! Thursday October 1, more sightseeing. Larry,Continue reading “Variety Days”
A Day to Remember
Tuesday September 29, “December 7th, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy” President Franklin Roosevelt, December 8, 1941. The USS Arizona Memorial In normal times 4500 people per day visit the Arizona, ferries run every 30 minutes to the site. There were 5 including us on the 11:30am ferry, the day before, 50Continue reading “A Day to Remember”
“I Like Bread”
Sunday September 27, *Sourdough Notes*- Two loaves baked this morning, success! For lunch we had ham and cheese sandwiches on sourdough bread! After lunch we went for a walk down the canal, then picked up Biki rental bikes and rode around for a bit. Monday September 28, *Sourdough Notes*- baked ham and cheese biscuits forContinue reading ““I Like Bread””
Leis to Lambs
Tuesday September 22, boat project morning. Dan went up to the top of the mast to rethread the halyard for the code 65 sail that broke. After lunch, we went to the beach! Pizza for dinner, local establishment not homemade. Wednesday September 23, laundry day. *Sourdough Notes*- as we will be at a marina forContinue reading “Leis to Lambs”
Honolulu here we come!
Sunday September 20, arrived in Oahu sound 2:30pm, dropped anchor in Maunalua Bay for the night. It’s going to another rock’n and roll’n night, waves and wind. Monday September 21, finally the Ala Wai Boat Harbor got back to us. So many documents required here in Honolulu, Hawaii for getting a slip in a marina,Continue reading “Honolulu here we come!”
