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I wasn’t staying at the Surfrider, but I did hang out there. This guy was singing about a little grass hut.

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I liked sitting on the porch in the rocking chairs.

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This is the hotel I stayed for the weekend—The Aston Waikiki Circle. And circular it was. Comfy bed, too!

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First Mai Tai of the trip!

I took The Bus to Koko Head. Slow but cheap. What’s the hurry, right?

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So many steps to the top, but worth the view.

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Two great meals—a mixed plate from Rainbow Drive-In and eggs and sausage from Eggs ‘N Things.

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Now on to the Big Island. 12B would be an indication of what’s to come.

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A really cool beach north of the Kailua Kona airport.

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Snorkeling near Captain Cook’s monument. I remember a lot of Yellow Tang and a couple of aptly named Parrot Fish.

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Oh, stayed at the Royal Kona Resort. Great value, great location. Mauna Kea offered an amazing view of the island as far as the eye could see.

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It was on the happy hour menu, and I couldn’t resist the colors. Tasted very banana-y. Huggos on the Rocks is a great place to catch the sunset, too.

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Just me,  the trade winds, and….a vietnamese silk robe?  Anyway, it was a great trip!