After Ying dropped off the kids in the morning (from the sleepover), we finished up packing up all our bags. And then headed over to Cafe Kaila for some breakfast.
With a couple of hours before we had to check-out, we headed over to the Ala Moana Mall and discovered Shirokiya Department Store, which has a whole Sanrio section. And on the top floor, they have a food court filled with food stalls of authentic Japanese dishes, which we were only too happy to buy up for later consumption on the road.
We then went back to the hotel to get our bags and headed over to the airport where we met up with Fred and Joyce who were on the same flight back to LA. [slideshow]
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Posted from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Today was the day we got to go snorkeling at Hanauma Bay. After a quick orientation (“don’t step on the coral”) video, we got right into the crystal clear water to swim with the fishes.
After a few hours, the sun started really beating down on us, so we washed up and headed over to Kona Brewing Co. for a late lunch. Afterwards, Gene took the kids for a sleepover at their house.
In the evening, we went over to the Changs at the Westin to help watch the kids and get some crock-pot dinner. We finished off the evening walking around Waikiki, eating a late-night dessert and discovering a Japanese shopping boutique. [slideshow]
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Posted from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
The day started off with the moms going out for some shopping while the rest of us hung out at the hotel. The kids got to test out their snorkel gear in the pool. Later, in the afternoon, we headed over to Waiola’s for some shave ice.
In the evening, we met up with Gene’s family at the beach for some more swimming and a sunset picnic. Afterwards, the kids didn’t have enough playing, so Emily and Dylan came back with us for a sleepover. [slideshow]
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Posted from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
This was our last day in the vacation home as Emmanuel’s parents flew back to the mainland. So along with packing and cleaning, we squeezed in one last BBQ, some fishing and crazy playing by the kids. The kids had a great time playing with their cousins Dylan and Emily. (as seen above)
After checking in at the Marriott Courtyard in Honolulu, we settled in and took a short afternoon break in our “smaller” digs (in comparison). Later, we headed over to the Wyndham Waikiki where the Chang cousins were staying. Along the way, we got to see a hula dance performance out in front of the Wyndham. [slideshow]
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Posted from Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
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