This morning I slept uncharacteristically late. I had planned on an early morning walk along Waikīkī Beach. Instead, I woke up barely in time to see the sun rising over Diamond Head. One of our plans fell through today, (a 1940s era Luau at Ford Island) the Luau has been discontinued, I think through a combination of COVID slowing the traffic to the island and a general disinterest in World War II history. Too bad, with Sandy's and my father participating in the Pacific Theatre both during and after the war it is likely that they both would have been able to relate to this luau, and we were looking forward to experiencing something like what they would have experienced on the R&Rs.
Instead we simply relaxed around the resort, its beautiful pools and, at least for Waikīkī, relaxing beaches. I took several dips into the pool and in the evening we strolled down the main strip of Waikīkī, high end retail and plenty of restaurants. We ended up at the Royal Hawai'ian Hotel the first of the Luxury hotels along the beach. She shows her age, but with a dignity that still places her at the head of luxury hotels along the strand.
Pools at the Hilton Hawai'ian Village
We finished the day again at a beachside restaurant with a Mai Tai and coconut shrimp. I don't know how one could design a more relaxing day.
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