Hawaii Photodiary

Of course, this post is late, but hey, I went back to Hawaii for err- vacation? I went to Hawaii first before attending an academic conference in Vancouver, British Columbia.

I spent a total of 12 days in Hawaii, two days in Shanghai, China, and five days in Canada. I’ve yet to look for my first four days in Hawaii because my memory card was corrupted when we were transferring photos in Canada. So, here’s a photo diary of the one-day around-the-island adventure with my family.

My amazing family, everyone. We were, actually complete!

Then there’s me, straight from the cold airs of Canada, back to the tropics.

This was actually my second to the last day in Hawaii, so the family decided to push through with this touristy-route of the island of Oahu.

Of course, the trip was not complete without visiting my grandparents and Daddy Romy. The cemetery itself is breathtaking.

My mommies, errbody ~

And the cute babies in the names of Emily, Harper, and Zoey ~

Then other island photos.. of me and everyone (and also of one of my favorite people in Hawaii.. Hi, Jarica) in between.

We also went to Hale’iwa for the famous shaved ice. Err, soooo Hawaii.

But yes of course, the ever-touristy DOLE farm of Oahu.

Hawaii is that one place I always want to go back because I could never get enough of the island and the people in it. Here’s to praying I’d go back anytime soon. And here’s to saying that Hawaii is my favorite dose of tropics. xx

Why I want to go back to Paradise

ISLAND OF OAHU.

On Honolulu, Waikiki, Waikele, Waipahu.. and more places I can’t remember.

PS. Including the many (yes, many) welcome parties.
 
ISLAND OF MAUI.
And (remaining) photos taken during my 18-hour stay. 😀
ISLAND OF KAUAI.
Well, promise I had more but yeah, same problem applied.
That, my friends, are the photos that keep me wanting to go back to the paradise.
Looking forward.

All photos were taken with my Samsung Galaxy SII plus phone // without filter nor editing done. No photos to follow because phone was stolen last June xx

HAWAII: Paradise all along

IN OAHU.
I just wish that I did this blog post when I still have my phone, because I was just a photo hoarder and I’m beginning to hate myself just this moment. Yes, all of my Hawaii photos are stored in my phone because I didn’t bring my baby in paradise.
When someone asks me where I wanna go, Hawaii will always be on my second list, first in Europe for honesty’s sake. Hawaii isn’t a paradise, it’s a h[e]aven on earth. 
Because first things first, you probably already knew that the sole reason I went to Hawaii was to attend the 8th NAKEM International Conferences at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
I was with Kuya Mark Dave Camarao, he was my partner when I presented my thesis.
It was so heartwarming and overwhelming to have been the only undergraduate delegate from the Philippines, a privilege, and yes, it’s something to be proud of, they say.
Sorry that I don’t have anymore photos to post. Phone was stolen for the nth time.

Maybe it’s a tradition, but I got two more welcome parties from my ever-loving and ever-supportive relatives there, both from mother and father sides.
First was the first night I arrived, it was in my Auntie Azon’s house in Waipahu. (Yes, special thanks to Manang Joy, Manong Jeff, Manang Alona, Manong Rex, Manong Allan, Manang Raquel, Uncle Rudy, Aunty Azon and my nieces and nephews for the preps).
Second was at my Mommy Nita’s house in Honolulu, which was celebrated for Jarica’s birthday, too.
So much thanks to Mommy Nita, Daddy Romy, Mommy Remy, Uncle/Daddy Rico, Daddy Samuel, Mommy Thelma, Mommy Lory, Mommy Delia, Grandma and Grandpa, yes, and to all my distant relatives who came) *Hugs and kisses because I miss you all.
 And a dinner treat by Aunty Muray at their house in Waipahu, again.
Thank you to the Agonoy Family. (No photos available)
So here. The only photos left with me.
Oahu at night. They call this extra awesome place Tatalus, I suppose.
Waikiki

Best places to visit in Oahu:

Waikiki (preferably at night). It is where you can find surfers and shops in the street just across the shore line.
Waikele Premium Outlets. Yes, shopping, if you know what I mean.
Ala Moana
Del Monte Farm (?)
And.. Yes, just ask your relatives for around the island trip because unfortunately, I was not able to do so.
Well, you can found Pearl Harbor there, babe.

All photos were taken using my stolen Samsung Galaxy SII plus. No editing done xx