May 2013 Scavenger Hunt: Oahu

Aloha!  Here's a tropical take on

May's scavenger hunt!

After a mean spring in Colorado,

Terry and I relaxed 

in the warmth and beauty of Oahu.

North Shore, Oahu

Thanks to Jill 

and her Made with Love blog
for setting up the hunt.

Blog:  http://suzzie43.blogspot.com/

Hunt:  http://suzzie43.blogspot.com/p/scaerngera.html

So here we go with my results!

Scavenger Hunt May 2013:  Oahu

1.  Aqua ...

Surfers follow an aqua path through the coral to ride the waves.
Sunset Beach, Oahu

2.  Four ...

A four-legged pal shares a paddle board.

3.  Patriotic ...

Flags at half mast at the Hyatt Regency Waikiki 
in honor of the Aurora victims
of the mass shooting at the Century Movie Theater
in Aurora, Colorado on July 20, 2012.
This had a profound effect on me when I saw them last July.
Having just flown in from my city of Aurora,
I was deeply moved by the care and concern of Hawaiians.
I felt the heart of America, and it was one of the most patriotic moments I have experienced in my life. 

4.  Door ...

Looking out the door of Foodland Super Market, 
Pupukea, North Shore, Oahu,
and waiting for the rain to to slacken
so we can dash to our car.

5.  Skyline ...

Wind Turbines dominate the skyline at Waimea Valley.
The low whoomp of their blades is amazing.  

6.  A Map ...

Wall art in our vacation rental 

evokes the stick charts

ancient Polynesians created 

as navigational devices.

The charts were significant 

because they mapped 

ocean swells and currents.

Islands on such a map 

were represented by shells. 

7.  Lines ...

There are always lines of people
waiting to buy shave ice at Aoki's in Haleiwa.
Sadly this old building is scheduled to be demolished,
and Aoki's will be closed on July 31, 2013.
They plan to reopen in another location.

 The lines in these hibiscus petals are delicate and lovely.

8.  Washing ...

Gentle Waves Washing the Shore of Ke Iki Beach at Sunset

9.  A Flag ...

A flag on my favorite beach in the world (so far!)
And three more.

10.  Broken ...

A surfer rides just ahead of the broken edge of a wave.
Banzai-Pipeline, North Shore, Oahu

11.  Keys ...

Terry holds the keys to our bit of Paradise.
(We actually stayed in the unit below the balcony.)

12.  Construction ...

The beach is always under construction.
Large waves move a lot of sand, 
and the beach is different every day.

  

Last July B-P Beach was steep and narrow.

This May it is wide and flat. 

Please note:  Terry and I are leaving and will be traveling for the next three days.  We won't have access to the internet.  As soon as I get home, I am going to look at everyone's scavenger hunt photos.  I cannot wait to see your results!  Take care!

Now for next month's list!

June

Purple
60
Little
Eyes
Animal
Architectural Detail
Ring
light
Rooftops
Ice cream
A tombstone
Art