The trip had a rocky beginning: I woke up from a fitful to a snow-covered Vancouver. The cherry blossom trees, already in full bloom, were weighted down and quite forlorn looking. I was nervous that planes would be delayed, but all was well on that front. I did however get another scare, after talking to the customs agent I was asked to go into a room labelled "secondary screening"... yikes! Luckily it was just for a random baggage check (though my overly stuffed backpack did cause embarrassment with underwear stuffed into all available corners)!
6 hours later, reunited with Aunt Eva and Uncle Bill, I got my first view of Waikiki Beach, from their 14th storey balcony. Gorgeous, simply gorgeous. A quick dip later, my hair curly from the sea water, I had my first taste of local fish, yum yummy! Oh and also a shaved ice bowl...
Today was pampering day: pedicure time! I'm happy to report that my toes have never looked fancier, red with pretty little yellow flowers. I'm almost embarrassed to walk around with them looking so dressy. How will I ever go back in the water? (quite easily I'm sure... I must still try out the boogie boards found in the closet earlier!) Earlier I tried out my newly purchased snorkel and mask, I saw a huge needle fish with its possy and was quite intimidated. There were also Dory-like fish, sea urchins, Angel fish, and little hermit crabs about.
Quite an amazing first 24 hours to say the least! Tonight Mathilde is arriving, more exploring to do tomorrow...
Somehow I knew you were close by (sort of). take pictures, lots of them and send them to me!
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