Halona Blowhole, Diamond Head State Monument, Holey Grail Donuts, Byodo-in Japanese Temple, Rainbow bridge in Haleiwa, Sharks Cove, North Shore Shrimp Truck, Pearl Harbor, Lanikai Beach

There is so much to love about Oahu that it is difficult to choose 

what parts to post about and what details to leave out. 

I promise to make this my last post about our trip to Hawaii.

The Halona Blowhole was interesting because the name is hilarious.

Numerous people had climbed down the hill 

and were jumping into the water to swim. 

That was a big fat NO for me. 

This activity did not appear to be safe. 

The views around this lookout are beautiful. 

We woke up around 5 AM one of the days so that 

we could hike the volcano Diamond Head. 

I highly recommend this hike. 

It is a simple hike with incredible views and scenery.

It warms up fast in Hawaii, so the early morning 

was the perfect time to do this hike.

The website showed that all the spots available for this hike were sold out.

 However, we found that if you opt to park outside the gate and walk in,

 it gives you the option to still reserve a ticket. 

SHARKS COVE

This is where I ruined my phone:(.

JD loved this place and was incredibly brave 

when it came to exploring the open ocean.

I loved the view and the walking around the rocks.

Getting inside the water, not so much.

We both LOVED the sno cones 

that were across the street from Sharks Cove.

We also had some delicious food, but 

I can't remember anything but the insanely delicious 

sno cone.

PEARL HARBOR

There is a reverence and a spirit that is strongly felt here. 

It was a privilege to visit this fundamental location in history. 

I appreciate how the visitor center educates visitors about the

 importance of understanding the immense sacrifices 

that were made to transfer 

"engagement to peace." 

DONUTS

I read about this place on Pinterest, 

and I was very interested.

JD was indulging and walked around Waikiki 

with me for what felt like hours to find it.

The donuts are tiny and adorable, and the drink is delicious 

but definitely sugar-free.

JD was happy to let me enjoy my fun Pinterest find.

JD opted to indulge in what he called the real thing:).

BYODO-IN JAPANESE TEMPLE

The beauty of this place cannot be captured in a photo.

Seriously, you have to go here to fully appreciate it.

The koi pond is adorable.

 I am hopeful that the picture with the koi will bring me 

continued prosperity and good luck.

LANIKAI BEACH

We LOVED this beach. It is in a cute little neighborhood, so it can be tough to find parking.

After a few trips around the community, someone was leaving 

we were able to ease into their spot.

JD blistered his back pretty well at this beach.  

One of my favorite places was Haleiwa. It is a total party. 

Near Rainbow Bridge is an Ice Cream shop where 

we may or may not have gone a few times. 

I had a New Zealand flavor called Hokey Pokey.

It is my new favorite flavor.

In Haleiwa, there are rocks leading out into the ocean.

JD and I decided to walk out as far into the ocean as we could using the rocks.

About halfway out, I look down and see what I think is a gigantic spider crawling around.

I seriously started to freak out.  JD assured me it was a crab that was eating a shrimp. 

As the sun went down, more of these little fellas emerged. 

I wanted to turn around and go back to shore.

JD convinced me to keep going.  I made it to the end of the rocks. 

I was pretty impressed with myself, even if there were 

little children around eight years old out there as well. 

I am not a fan of creepy crawly friends.

I am a fan of Oahu, Hawaii.