Standing Into Danger: Out and About In Waikiki

Friday, January 30, 2026

Out and About In Waikiki

I remembered at the last minute I had to do a portrait for my friend Nicole's challenge.

There went any chance for a written post, because I'm meeting a good friend

at an informal jam session of music and hula at the Royal Grove.

I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of familiar faces and friends!

Kanikapila Night at the Royal Grove Hotel

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

March 26, 2018

So I'm sharing some photos from this past week in Waikiki:

A Woman Sculling in a Single-Person Racing Shell

Ala Wai Canal

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24, 2026

Pink Ginger at Hale Koa

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 28, 2026

A Fun Event at Our Favorite Hideout

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24, 2026

Three Golden Retrievers Enjoying Happy Hour

The Hideout at the Laylow

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24, 2026

Aloha Ambassadors Clean Up an Abandoned Homeless Shopping Cart

The Ala Wai Canal

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24, 2026

An Egret Near Hale Koa

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 28, 2026

A Kitty Enjoys the Morning

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 24, 2026

A Delicious Pineapple Margarita

Margaritas

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 27, 2026

Beautiful Lines

Hale Koa Grounds

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 28, 2026

A Calm Pacific Ocean

Outrigger Breakwater

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 28, 2026

John and Kerry Celebrate Their Birthdays while Ted Looks On

Margaritas

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 27, 2026

Enjoying the Morning

Fort DeRussy Beach

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 28, 2026

I'm linking to Gillena's Lunch Break, Nicole's Friday Face Off, and Tom's Aloha Friday.

For Gillena ~ A Great Meal ~ Tuesday Taco Special at Margaritas ~ chicken, steak, and pork belly ~ so delicious!

Yummy Tacos!

Margaritas

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 27, 2026

For Nicole ~ Birthday Celebration Faces

Terry's Pickleball Friends Celebrate John and Kerrie's Birthdays

Ted (front left), John, Kerrie, Me, Val, Jim, Terry, and Emily

Margaritas

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 27, 2026

My portrait of G. W. F. Hegel based on a photo in Philosophy Now: The Ultimate Guide Issue 7, Ancient Greek Philosophy. For some reason Hegel's portrait spoke to me. No mapping grid this time. I only had 40 minutes of which 20 I spent erasing. 😂

My Portrait of GFW Hegel

Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA

January 28, 2026

For Tom ~ A Beautiful Mural ~ It is painted in the parking lot of Margaritas where we celebrated our friends' birthdays at 808 Sheridan Street. I could not find any reliable information about the mural or who the artist was. The neighborhood around Sheridan Street and nearby Kaka‘ako has become known for vibrant street art and murals. Business owners will sometimes commission artists to paint murals on their properties. The meaning of the information in the lower left is unknown, except the mural may be called "Blume."

A Street Mural in Margaritas' Parking Lot

Honolulu, ⁨Hawaii⁩, ⁨United States⁩

January 27, 2026

My evening at the Royal Grove with my friends was wonderful.

The songs and dances are not professional, only spontaneous presentations.

One week a few musicians and dancers may come, or, like last night, many.

Each person in turn chooses a song, and everyone plays, sings, or dances.

They all participate for the love of Hawaiian language, music, and dance.

Here is one video I took. The link will take you to the video on YouTube,

if the play button doesn't work.

Royal Grove 1/28/26 Jam Session

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBlmOOHKu3k

Note: My computer still needs some serious repair work, and I may be without it this week.

Have a great weekend!

Till next time ~

Fundy Blue

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

My next post will be

Wednesday, February 4, IWSG Day. 🤞

22 comments:

Alex J. CavanaughJanuary 30, 2026 at 5:33 AM
Happy hour for dogs - of course! Looks like you are having a great time.
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TomJanuary 30, 2026 at 6:44 AM
...Louise, thanks for sharing your week in paradise. You certainly have made many friends to enjoy the Aloha Spirit with. the bright spot is the mural by artist Kamea Hadar, titled "Blume." Be well and merry!!!
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JeanieJanuary 30, 2026 at 6:56 AM
It makes me feel happy and warm just reading this. (It's 0 here this morning.) Well done on your portrait and what an interesting subject! Royal Grove sounds like my kind of place!
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Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 30, 2026 at 8:08 AM
What a fun, jam-packed post, Louise! I loved the poster for Yappy Hour at the Hideout! And you captured Hegel's square German face perfectly -- excellent drawing! I had a good laugh at your line about it taking "40 minutes of which 20 I spent erasing". I studied Hegel's political philosophy when I did my degree in political science, so this brought back memories, thanks.
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ChristineJanuary 30, 2026 at 11:16 AM
Lovely portrait!
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Gillena CoxJanuary 30, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Fundy, thanks for linking to Art For Fun Friday

🎇much love
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DreamingJanuary 30, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Thanks for the warm tour on a chilly, Floriday - hey, I just invented a new word! I enjoyed two trips to Hawaii and did some wandering around Waikiki when we stayed in Kahala. The uke player on the left cracked me up, with her shoes off and her feet planted on top of them! Oh, I know how she feels!
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Kay G.January 30, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Wonderful post! You are such a great artist! I love the dogs enjoying "Yappy Hour"! xx
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an artist reflectsJanuary 30, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Wonderful portrait and marvelous mural ~ hugs
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DVArtistJanuary 30, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Louis are you just trying to make me more cold than I am with all of these amazing sunny warm photos. LOL ha ha ha. I'm very happy that you and Terry and enjoying yourselves with amazing looking food, drinks and good friends. As for your portrait WOW! It is excellent. Your captured his expression perfectly. Very well done my friend. Thank you for taking time to join FFO and the portrait challenge. Have the best weekend ever.
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Linda's Relaxing LairJanuary 30, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Dear Louise, the portrait is lovely! Your post and beautiful photos have brought me much joy, dear friend! Thank you so much for sharing.
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Friday, January 30, 2026

Out and About In Waikiki

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