First days in Honolulu

We got to Honolulu safe and sound and we are thoroughly enjoying the first days of our trip! It is so beautiful here that every picture you take is amazing! On the first day we went to Waikiki beach just down the road from Tony's condo (the guy we're staying with) in downtown Honolulu then I cooked for the guys (Shane, Tony and Bernhard - the crazy Austrian). Yesterday we drove up to North Shore and, since the waves weren't going off, we took the scenic route home past Waimea Bay where we saw humpback whales playing just off the coast and the guys went for a late afternoon bodysurf. In the evening, we watched the sunset at Waikiki, got cleaned up, then went for a late dinner. Today we walked for an hour to Waikiki, periodically getting caught in torrential downpours, and shopping along the way. We cooled off in the ocean, swung on these crazy vines, then went to the Honolulu Zoo where we saw the most hilarious chimpanzees! Oh, man...I love monkeys! Although misinformed busdrivers gave us awful directions, we finally made it back to Tony's where we are now relaxing and laughing at the pictures we took today. Well, until next time, hugs and kisses to you all! Candi and Caroline...send me your addresses! Check out the pictures under Hawai'i Pics.