My Lei - real flowers as well - beautiful scent

Views from the 32nd floor balcony - looked north to the mountains

Sunday 11th July 2010 - Honolulu - Oahu island

As I have crossed the International Date Line overnight I have the luxury of having Sunday twice. Bit of a discussion with the hotel front desk as I arrived at 0900 and rooms are not ready until 1500 hours. Needless to say after I had pushed my point that my arrival time was as planned it was only to be expected that my room would be ready - citing Singapore as a good example. I was in my room by 10.30 and able to talk to mum and dad albeit a trifle later than planned.

As soon as I arrived I was given all the tour bumf to peruse so after lunch met the tour operator and booked myself on 4 full day tours. Spent the afternoon exploring the town and beach - what a difference as it was hot and sunny and the streets and beach was mobbed. Still had a great time just wandering about, loads of Japanese tourists around. Got told off for crossing the street away from the pedestrian crossings - no traffic around but one is not allowed to jaywalk.

Tomorrow I will be spending all day in the Pearl Harbour complex, very secure so no bags, drinks allowed and require ID as well.