Standing Into Danger: Escaping from Winter!

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Escaping from Winter!

Time is flying by. We arrived in Honolulu, turned around, and ten days had passed.

We've been busy visiting good friends and favorite places.

It's wonderful to have escaped the bone-chilling cold

that has hit Colorado and much of the Mainland.

Waikiki never gets old.

Here are some photos I've taken since we arrived:

A Timeless Sight

Diamond Head from Fort DeRussy Beach

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 16, 2025

Ubiquitous Pigeons

by Pickleball Courts at Fort DeRussy Beach

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 16, 2025

Terry and I

Fort DeRussy Beach

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 16, 2025

Bougainvillea spectabilis

Along Lewers Street

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 16, 2025

Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop

Bronze Statue by Sean K.L. Browne

Royal Hawaiian Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 17, 2025

Princess Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop, was a Hawaiian philanthropist, ali'i,

and the great-granddaughter of King Kamehameha I and last surviving heir.

"Kamehameha Landing"

by Sean K.L. Browne

Royal Hawaiian, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 17, 2025

Herb Kane was working on this painting shortly before he died.

It shows King Kamehameha I and his warriors in canoes preparing to land on the shores of Waikiki.

Traditional Chinese Lanterns

Royal Hawaiian Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 17, 2025

Mallard Ducklings

Royal Hawaiian Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 17, 2025

Fireworks ~ As Seen from Our Lanai

Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 17, 2025

Terry waits for the bus after stocking up on groceries at Walmart.

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 18, 2025

Laki eyes Lulu in her comfortable perch.

Cat Cafe MOFF, International Market Place

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 18, 2025

Wave Erosion Undercutting #1

by Barefoot Beach Cafe

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 22, 2025

Wave Erosion Undercutting #2

by Barefoot Beach Cafe

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 22, 2025

One, Two, Three ~ Can You See?

On Queen's Walkway into the Ocean

Queen's Surf Beach, Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 22, 2025

Crabs

Military Jets

‎⁨Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Beach Park

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 23, 2025

A Man and His Birds Delight Passersby

‎⁨Hawaiian Hilton Village

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 23, 2025

Banyan Trees near the Waikiki Aquarium

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 22, 2025

Painting on the Back of a Truck

Ala Wai Boat Harbour

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 23, 2025

A Very Skinny Guy

Ala Wai Boat Harbour

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 23, 2025

Māmala Bay and Fort DeRussy Beach

from the rock jetty by the Outrigger Hotel

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 23, 2025

Māmala Bay is the near-shore area of the Pacific Ocean

between Barbers Point and Diamond Head.

The bay contains the entrance to Pearl Harbor and Honolulu Harbor.

A Peaceful Sunset from Our Lanai

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 23, 2025

A Mother and Chicks

‎⁨Kapiʻolani Park

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 23, 2025

Makua and Kila by Holly Young

My Favorite Sculpture

Kuhio Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 23, 2025

The sculpture portrays the characters in a children's story by Fred Van Dyke

and a young boy's friendship with a Monk seal.

Starburst Bush at the Honolulu Zoo

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24 2025

Enjoying the Honolulu Zoo

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24 2025

Giraffes at the Honolulu Zoo

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24 2025

Aaron, One of the Great Bartenders at My Favorite Bar and Restaurant

The Hideout at the Laylow

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24 2025

We've been coming here for years, and because there is little turnover in the staff,

we know the Hideout's people. They always welcome us back.

Great people. Great food. Delicious Mai Tais. Great music.

I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Nicole's Friday Face Off.

For Rain: Pyjamas ~ One of my favorite photos ever, and I'm not sure who took it ~ likely my youngest sister Bertie. My sister Donnie is reading to her three children and Bertie's two children (over 25 years ago).

Krista, Sara, Lisa, Donnie, Natalie, and Gavin

Baker's Creek, Alberta, Canada

circa 2000

For Tom: Aloha Spirit ~ A display of children's art greets arriving passengers at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu.

Aloha Spirit by Daniel Latu, Kindergarten, Queen Ka'ahumanu Elementary

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 15, 20

For Nicole: Quite a Face ~ I was literally face to face with this hippo at the Honolulu Zoo today.

A Hippo Up Close and Personal

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24 2025

I haven't settled into a routine yet. I'll get there!

Till next time ~

Fundy Blue

Standing Into Danger https://selkiegrey4.blogspot.com

My next post will be

Friday, January 31st. 🤞

26 comments:

Elephant's ChildJanuary 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Wonderful photos- of a wonderful visit.
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BrendaJanuary 25, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Lovely pics Louise, looks like you both had a lovely time out. God bless.
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Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 25, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Glad you and Terry are enjoying Honolulu's warmth again! Love the photo of you and the hippo statues, but especially your "closeup" of the real hippo! As you say, "quite a face!"
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Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 25, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Looks much warmer than here!
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TomJanuary 25, 2025 at 7:30 AM
...Louise, thank for this Hawaii fix. I saw my cardiologist yesterday and he asked if we were going to Maui, I said no. We have many fond memories, but are pleased to stay home. This year wouldn't have been a good year to be away. Our 12 year old granddaughter had just had a 12 hour cancer surgery. Things went as expected, with a few surprises mixed in. Aloha my friend.
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JeanieJanuary 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Oh, Louise, this looks just divine. I cannot even imagine wearing shorts and being without several layers right now. Your photos "take me there." So thanks for that. I do love the giraffes. the leis, the open water and those marvelous lanterns. Smart move, getting away!
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DVArtistJanuary 25, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Ohhhh what a fabulous post. It's been a long time since I have been to Hawaii and this post just gave me what I needed. All of the photos are fabulous but the one for FFO, priceless. Thank you for joining in.
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roentareJanuary 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I love Banyan trees very much. The image reminds me of the childhood
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My name is Erika.January 25, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This looks like a fabulous escape from the cold and snowy. Enjoy!
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Andrea @ From The SolJanuary 26, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Your trips to Hawaii are always wonderful ... all of your pictures are beautiful and fun, especially the Pj's pic with all of the children and sister Donnie. A great shot ... hats off to whoever took it :) I was in your neck of the woods in December. I went to my Granddaughter's wedding that took place on 12/21. I would have looked you up if there had been any time. With Christmas four days off, we had to head back to get ready for it. But, now that my Granddaughter is living in the Denver area (Lakeland, I think), I may get the chance to come out again ... and be sure, if I do, I will look you up :) Stay well, Louise ...

Andrea @ From the Sol
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Jeff January 29, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Wow, you're traveling again. Wonderful photos. It's been cold here this winter.
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Pat HattJanuary 29, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Figured you were there for a while now. So much nicer than that white stuff we got falling now.

I found the crabs. Kiddos would never let me live that down as they've taken me searching for them for years.

Gotta love good old erosion. Great that there is little turnover and they remember you. Like a second home, or would that be 4th home? Vegas and the cove have to be up there too lol
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bailiFebruary 6, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Your clicks are becoming better and better with each day 😍🥰❤️
The trip looks full of fun and beautiful sights and adventures wow 👍
Beach is spectacular
Starburst bush is so beautiful, all captures comfort the senses deeply. Hope sea well construction goes fast. Again seeing the banyan tree is treat dear Louise ♥️
Thank goodness you could enjoy the warmth of weather when your hometown is cold. Reminds me summers we are able to escape from by the grace of God!
Most favourite images are your sister reading to her children and nieces and nephews ♥️
And photos of you both and you alone at zoo 😘
Health peace and happiness to both of you my wonderful lovely sweet friend ♥️
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