Waikiki is not Midway…

…however, there are worse ways to spend a sunny morning with a group of buddies all awaiting our 24hr-postponed night-time charter. A number of us headed out early am for a 2-3 miles walk to Waikiki, diverting through a residential area, to arrive at the War Memorial Natatorium and banyan tree.

From there it’s a pleasant shoreline walk into Waikiki itself.

The fun piano player was absent when we passed the café from 2 years ago, but we had plenty of options for a hearty breakfast and bottomless black coffee. Caffeine and water, my morning necessity!

Then I got to play tourist with my camera on the way back.🤣

The famous pink Royal Hawaiian Hotel dwarfed by modern Waikiki

Staying at the bunkhouse means cleaning up behind ourselves, even after one night, which includes laundry & cleaning floors/bathrooms etc…it kills some time. A couple of ‘troopers’ even weed-whacked the back yard, and picked up trash that is regularly chucked over the fence from the main road.🤗

Before & After

Now it’s time for me to contribute to last minute tasks before our ride arrives.

Midway, or bust!