tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post4953596016202956341..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Honolulu: Memories and Present-day MadnessJackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-52810403346470110712015-03-15T03:19:29.043-07:002015-03-15T03:19:29.043-07:00I love the beach behind the "Duke" statu...I love the beach behind the "Duke" statue and the statue itself. I find it very beautiful and touching to see the flower leis honouring him.Budget Travel Talkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06943323587509491729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-85532119105111176452015-03-12T04:12:44.768-07:002015-03-12T04:12:44.768-07:00Hi Jackie. I was in Honolulu in 1980, and have alw...Hi Jackie. I was in Honolulu in 1980, and have always wanted to go back. Since my visit was only a few short days, I doubt I would remember how it used to be...haha. But things do change, don't they. I've been spending time in Chiang Mai for a long time now, and the changes there are incredible. Three huge malls (thankfully on the out skirts) in three years. Traffic seems to be a big problem everywhere!Nanciehttp://www.budgettravelerssandbox.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-10648734738490056152015-03-09T19:30:54.165-07:002015-03-09T19:30:54.165-07:00Sounds like you were going to Waikiki about the sa...Sounds like you were going to Waikiki about the same time we were - ahem - some time ago. Isn't it crazy how fast those decades have gone by? As for Washington - we still are here a greater part of the year than we are gone. . .but we are working on shifting that into a bit more balanced position. Hope you are considering some hiking in the Peloponnese and coming for a visit there sometime!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84823097378138743792015-03-09T19:28:07.731-07:002015-03-09T19:28:07.731-07:00There are still places that have the old Hawaii fe...There are still places that have the old Hawaii feel and charm to them Judith - they are just getting fewer and further between. O'ahu's North end is completely different from the Honolulu/Waikiki area. You should try it if you get a chance!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41992633568427188132015-03-09T19:26:24.071-07:002015-03-09T19:26:24.071-07:00I suppose there are those who would argue that it ...I suppose there are those who would argue that it is better - not just different but the hordes of tourists, coupled with the increased population has filled this city and its surrounding areas to the brim in a manner of speaking - that is for sure. Thanks much, BJ, for stopping by - hope you'll be back again.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45796659936659909592015-03-09T19:24:27.506-07:002015-03-09T19:24:27.506-07:00Thanks so much Eileen! Glad the post brought back...Thanks so much Eileen! Glad the post brought back memories of your travels. That Pink Palace is surrounded by giant hotels these days but still is the Grand Dame of Waikiki and no trip there is complete without a stroll through that historic lobby and hallway.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-71338658498170557712015-03-09T19:22:59.076-07:002015-03-09T19:22:59.076-07:00Yes, Poppy, you are so right. There are beautiful ...Yes, Poppy, you are so right. There are beautiful beaches and if you start getting frustrated in traffic all you have to do is think about the beach you are heading to and somehow it makes it all worthwhile! hugs to you!! JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-53620354658270068192015-03-09T19:21:51.064-07:002015-03-09T19:21:51.064-07:00Hawaii, specifically Honolulu, is among a half doz...Hawaii, specifically Honolulu, is among a half dozen places that we have visited somewhat 'regularly' in the last 34 years. . .it has given us a chance to monitor 'decades of change' and how old does THAT make us feel???Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78959140840200891492015-03-09T19:20:14.662-07:002015-03-09T19:20:14.662-07:00Oh Phoebe, glad to get you acquainted with Judith ...Oh Phoebe, glad to get you acquainted with Judith and the beautiful blogs she features on Mosaic Monday linkups! Yes, I doubt I'll be getting those invites from the tourism association that some of my fellow bloggers do after posting this one. (Traffic is a very real problem they are addressing!)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-6255727528685270652015-03-09T19:19:35.571-07:002015-03-09T19:19:35.571-07:00I'm really sorry to heat Waikiki isn't as ...I'm really sorry to heat Waikiki isn't as much fun nor as peaceful anymore.Traffic has a way of ruining a lot of cities. I haven't been there in ..ahem...over three decades so I imagine I'd be shocked at the changes.<br /><br />How many months do you now live in Washington??HikeBikeTravelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09912310608396833772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55106777935582865362015-03-09T10:34:41.272-07:002015-03-09T10:34:41.272-07:00My hubby and I wanted to go to Hawaii for our hone...My hubby and I wanted to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon back in 1972 but our finances didn't allow for it. I think then it would have been nicer to see for according to friends it has become so commercialized over the years. Sad how progress is not always enticing.<br />Thank you for linking to Mosaic Monday.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-18313190836860302512015-03-09T08:17:12.261-07:002015-03-09T08:17:12.261-07:00It always makes one sad when places or things they...It always makes one sad when places or things they enjoyed so much at one time now are totally different. Still beautiful, tho. :)<br />Here from Lavender Cottagebj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-45863512259680606202015-03-09T07:49:06.311-07:002015-03-09T07:49:06.311-07:00Your post brings back many memories of my trips to...Your post brings back many memories of my trips to Hawaii. The Pink Palace is a gorgeous hotel, we stayed in the Hilton Hawaiian Village the first time I went.. I think the traffic was bad when I went maybe not as bad as now.. Wonderful photos and post.<br />eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68295427224737728062015-03-09T06:37:48.381-07:002015-03-09T06:37:48.381-07:00Hi Jackie,
Well, if anyone's an expert on tra...Hi Jackie,<br /><br />Well, if anyone's an expert on travel tips, it's you and the Skipper! Your detailed account of the traffic situation in Hawaii was surprising; never imagined it to be so congested! But, at least there are beautiful beaches everywhere, where one can escape these bumper to bumper bothers! <br /><br />Hugs,<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12560264723043357622015-03-09T06:07:26.720-07:002015-03-09T06:07:26.720-07:00I think it's interesting to look at one place ...I think it's interesting to look at one place so often that you can see all the changes that have taken place over the years, some good some bad. I don't often have that type of relationship with a place!Corinnehttp://www.reflectionsenroute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-33138537782375328092015-03-09T01:38:31.561-07:002015-03-09T01:38:31.561-07:00I'm always a little afraid of going back somew...I'm always a little afraid of going back somewhere incase it doesn't live up to the memories. You're lucky to have memories from a quieter time in Waikiki and know where to go to avoid the crowds. I've never been to Hawai so was interested to read this. I didn't realise there was so much traffic - it's certainly not the image the tourist board likes to portray! That's for commenting on my blog and telling me about Mosaic Mondays, I didn't know about it but will happily be linking up today.Phoebe @ Lou Messugohttp://www.loumessugo.com/en/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-44619301710333632092015-03-08T09:30:54.189-07:002015-03-08T09:30:54.189-07:00We all seem to have those special warm memories of...We all seem to have those special warm memories of Honolulu, don't we? And no amount of modernizing and madness can dim them! Loved your memory and may just have to watch that Gidget movie myself! Thanks for visiting -Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-11262279537716934412015-03-08T00:00:38.529-08:002015-03-08T00:00:38.529-08:00We went to Oahu 30 years for an anniversary and we...We went to Oahu 30 years for an anniversary and we put 1000 miles on our rental car. We stayed at a hotel on the end of the strip, right across from the park where we could hear the lions in the zoo each morning. Every day we headed to Makaha or the North Shore for Steve to surf. He took his board with him and the only car we could afford was a compact so the board sat in the front seat with him and I rode behind him for all of those 1000 miles. We haven't been back to Oahu, but have visited Kauai 3 times. Last July the kids came with us and brought their boyfriend/girlfriend and we had a great time.<br /><br />I had to laugh when you mentioned the Moana. Not too long ago my daughter and I laughed our way through Gidget Goes Hawaiian. Michael Callan's character was dancing at the Moana.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-47178757401785480742015-03-07T06:33:32.842-08:002015-03-07T06:33:32.842-08:00We did prefer our trip to the Northshore Corinne, ...We did prefer our trip to the Northshore Corinne, although Haleiwa is beginning to show signs of 'tourism bulge' far too many people to be supported by the tiny town's infrastructure. Maui's traffic last year on its two-lane roads made the traffic in Honolulu look like child's play. . .perhaps the tourism folks may need to ponder the 'too much of a good thing' concept. Thanks for the visit - 'see you' Sunday!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-17360995343033628122015-03-07T06:31:06.486-08:002015-03-07T06:31:06.486-08:00Carole, funny you should mention Hawaii 5-0 as I a...Carole, funny you should mention Hawaii 5-0 as I am also a big fan and was so happy when the production crew headed to KoOlina and set up camp (think Barnum and Bailey's circus coming to town) to film out at this development while we were there. Honolulu will always have a spark of magic to it - no matter how much madness surrounds it. Thanks for the visit.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-934104759134961632015-03-07T02:20:27.666-08:002015-03-07T02:20:27.666-08:00Jackie, I love Hawaii, although not Honolulu as mu...Jackie, I love Hawaii, although not Honolulu as much as the North Shore or other islands, but maybe it's time to go back!Corinnehttp://www.reflectionsenroute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84854727587236271362015-03-06T16:01:44.592-08:002015-03-06T16:01:44.592-08:00I've been to Honolulu many times and love my m...I've been to Honolulu many times and love my memories. In fact, I am a big fan of Hawaii Five-O on TV because of the island scenery. I even enjoyed this dose of reality and do look forward to returning again. :) Carole Terwilliger Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421213159579496045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-78271745857862705342015-03-06T07:42:08.493-08:002015-03-06T07:42:08.493-08:00Thanks for stopping by, Lilli!Thanks for stopping by, Lilli!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79336922735302112962015-03-06T07:41:43.715-08:002015-03-06T07:41:43.715-08:00Oh Michele - this would make for a great blog post...Oh Michele - this would make for a great blog post. . .do you still have photos of that trip? I would love to read more about your parents' first trip and then overlay it with your trip as a teen. Wow! Simply wow!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-84436200978570485672015-03-05T20:54:00.861-08:002015-03-05T20:54:00.861-08:00My parents stopped over in Waikiki on their way fr...My parents stopped over in Waikiki on their way from the Philippines to LA when they permanently immigrated to the USA. It was the first time my mom had ever been on American soil, and she practically wanted to kiss the ground. Their first meal was at a drugstore. When we visited Waikiki when I was a teen, my mom told me this story, and it was almost as if images from the past were overlaid on top of what she was seeing in the present day -- as if the past and the present were all running together. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18313351463568423694noreply@blogger.com