These are our last two days in Hawaii. Patsy met some of her work friends for lunch so Bob and I ate lunch at this Thai restaurant. It was recommended by Patsy's friends, Fred and Laura. We had our usual Panang Curry Chicken. I guess we have to try that at every Thai restaurant we come across. This restaurant had had some recognition so we thought it would be pretty good. It was OK, but we've had better.
When Patsy returned we spent our last time at Kialua Beach. I guess it was our favorite and we wanted to visit it one last time. Patsy walked the beach while Bob and I watched the kite surfers and then we decided to get in and enjoy the nice refreshing water. I float so well in this salt water. Of course I'm a pretty good floater in general. It was fun to watch the kite surfers. This is a favorite spot for them too.
There was a talented sand sculpturist there today and other days. This is what he built today. Another time he sculpted a turtle and a lady sunbathing.
After enjoying the beach, our job for the evening was to do laundry, to clean Avis's house, and to pack. We also planned our last day in Hawaii. One last day to enjoy since our plane didn't leave until 9:44 pm.To begin our last day we drove through the Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden in Kaneohe. This was built by the Corps of Engineers so since Patsy worked for the Corps for many years, she wanted to show it off to us. It was very beautiful with some very interesting flora.
Next we visited the Bishop Museum. It not only had the history of Hawaii, etc., but it also had a special traveling exhibition about Mars and Mars exploration. It was very interesting.
Remember the statue of Duke at Waikiki? Here is a display about him here too. He was a famous surfer.
The Mars exhibit was very interesting. I used to teach a whole unit on Mars and Mars exploration so it was interesting to see their idea of it all. I definitely made connections.
I heard Chris McKay speak at a conference in Washington DC. I was familiar with the other names too because we had teleconferences with people from NASA and the Jet Propulsion Labs, etc. More connections.
A model of a bubble type structure that might be used for shelter on Mars.
This was a test to see how you reacted to emotional stimulus. Do you react with the situation or do you stay cool, calm, and collected. For instance, they showed a huge roach, they showed being yelled at, someone laughing obnoxiously, etc. Interesting. You have to stay cool, calm, and collected when you're in a small confined area with others.
This display allowed you to see what it might feel like to walk on Mars which has about 1/3 the gravity of Earth. Patsy was a good sport and tried it out. I'm surprised I was able to take these pictures because I was laughing pretty hard.
On our way to and from Round Top or Mt Tantalus, we drove by the private school where Obama went to school.
After driving up the highest point available to cars, we visited this park to enjoy the views of the Honolulu area.
We made arrangements to visit my friend, Mary Bea, one more time. We were lucky they were there and willing to visit. They had called to cancel our visit because Mary Bea's mother had to go to the hospital. I guess I'm glad I didn't get the message so we could have at least a short visit. I was so happy to reconnect with her.
Patsy has a good friend, Ed, whom she met in Hawaii but who also lives in Sacramento where Patsy lives now. He wanted us to enjoy a drink, the hula dancer, and the sunset at the Halekulani Resort which is where Patsy and Ed first met. We met Ed when we visited Patsy in California this past summer so we thought it was nice of him to treat us to a nice time on our last night in Hawaii. Mahalo, Ed. Thank you.
Photo op at the resort as we left.
From here Patsy drove us to the airport where we said good -bye. It was such a great time visiting Hawaii. It was especially nice because we got to share it with Patsy. She is a great tour guide and a great sister. Mahalo, Patsy. Love ya.
Next we visited the Bishop Museum. It not only had the history of Hawaii, etc., but it also had a special traveling exhibition about Mars and Mars exploration. It was very interesting.
Remember the statue of Duke at Waikiki? Here is a display about him here too. He was a famous surfer.
The Mars exhibit was very interesting. I used to teach a whole unit on Mars and Mars exploration so it was interesting to see their idea of it all. I definitely made connections.
I heard Chris McKay speak at a conference in Washington DC. I was familiar with the other names too because we had teleconferences with people from NASA and the Jet Propulsion Labs, etc. More connections.
A model of a bubble type structure that might be used for shelter on Mars.
This was a test to see how you reacted to emotional stimulus. Do you react with the situation or do you stay cool, calm, and collected. For instance, they showed a huge roach, they showed being yelled at, someone laughing obnoxiously, etc. Interesting. You have to stay cool, calm, and collected when you're in a small confined area with others.
This display allowed you to see what it might feel like to walk on Mars which has about 1/3 the gravity of Earth. Patsy was a good sport and tried it out. I'm surprised I was able to take these pictures because I was laughing pretty hard.
On our way to and from Round Top or Mt Tantalus, we drove by the private school where Obama went to school.
After driving up the highest point available to cars, we visited this park to enjoy the views of the Honolulu area.
We made arrangements to visit my friend, Mary Bea, one more time. We were lucky they were there and willing to visit. They had called to cancel our visit because Mary Bea's mother had to go to the hospital. I guess I'm glad I didn't get the message so we could have at least a short visit. I was so happy to reconnect with her.
Patsy has a good friend, Ed, whom she met in Hawaii but who also lives in Sacramento where Patsy lives now. He wanted us to enjoy a drink, the hula dancer, and the sunset at the Halekulani Resort which is where Patsy and Ed first met. We met Ed when we visited Patsy in California this past summer so we thought it was nice of him to treat us to a nice time on our last night in Hawaii. Mahalo, Ed. Thank you.
Photo op at the resort as we left.
From here Patsy drove us to the airport where we said good -bye. It was such a great time visiting Hawaii. It was especially nice because we got to share it with Patsy. She is a great tour guide and a great sister. Mahalo, Patsy. Love ya.
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