I grew up on the big Island, graduated from Pahoa High School. This trip was to Oahu and stayed at Waikiki beach. I often spent a few weeks to a month with my mom’s best friend 1/2 mile from our hotel. It was the first time I took my wife and son, so it was really special to show them all the places I grew up going to. It was a wonderful to hike Diamond Head and see it has not changed at all, as far as the trail hike to the summit.
Honolulu’s skyline has changed, but the vibe and friendliness of the people is still as beautiful as ever. The food is awesome, I had my good friends and neighbors, along with my son’s girlfriend with us and they really loved the local food, especially all the different types of Poke. They could not believe how yummy octopus Poke is. I took them to a Chinese restaurant that has been there forever and they said it was the best Chinese food they have ever had. First time they have had crispy noodle. The trip was my son’s high school marching band performing in the Pearl Harbor Parade.
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It was a wonderful visit to my home state, there is plenty of natural beauty to see, and the local people are as friendly as ever.