Zoo lights

Last Saturday, we went to the Honolulu Zoo for their holiday festival. It is only open to members and their guests and as luck would have it, our good friends Khris and Bruce and their family have a membership. We met them along with their kids Zoe and Christof and our friends Gretchen, Andre, Talulah, Stella, and Hazel.

We explored the zoo a bit, then decorated christmas cookies, visited Santa, played some games, enjoyed the entertainment, and the lights.

Gabbi and Talulah letting Santa know how good they have been this year.

Zoe and Jacqui telling Santa what they would like under the tree.

Jacqui, Stella, Gabbi, Zoe, Talulah, and Christof enjoying a December evening with the lights.


Hamming it up with the flamingos.

Waikiki

We've had a couple of trips to the world famous Waikiki Beach since we've been here. It certainly isn't the most beautiful beach on the island (that would probably have to go to Lanikai, so far). It tends to be pretty narrow, lined with hotels, and crowded.

On our last trip there, however, we strolled through the Hilton Hawaiian village and saw flamingos! Jacqui was particularly excited!

There are also some nice views of Diamond Head along the way.

And you can catch a sunset on this side of the island!