Category Archives: Hawaii
Honolulu, Novel and Reality
I first read Honolulu several years ago, and this is the novel that sparked my interest in Hawaii. Before I read it, my mental picture of Hawaii was hulu, surfing, mainland American honeymooners, and the last Hawaiian queen (also through reading), I didn’t … Continue reading
Waianae Dreams
For my last week in Oahu, I booked a room in a hale in Waianae. When I mentioned this, several coteachers in Kaneohe warned me about Waianae, suggested I cancel and stay somewhere else, and told me to keep my … Continue reading
In Honolulu: Foster Botanical Gardens
About a week into my Hawaii trip, I was feeling a little underwhelmed with Oahu. I guess I wasn’t expecting the levels of ocean trash and homelessness, and I thought it was particularly jarring right next to the boutiques and … Continue reading
