After changing planes in Anchorage, Trebonte and I flew to Honolulu International Airport on the island of Oahu. We experienced no difficulties in arriving in Hawaii and after a little confusion finding a bus we made our way to Waikiki B each where we spent the majority of our vacation.
As anticipated the climate of Oahu was delightful. Throughout the trip the temperature was in the low 80’s (Farenheit) and free from all precipitation except an occational sprinkle insufficent to fully wet the ground. Furthermore, on the shore, there was usually a delightful breeze that assisted us in remaining cool (Although, it did prove 
irritating when it blew our b each umbrella away.).
Waikiki was crowded with tourists and the infrastructure to accomodate them. Highrise hotels filled the area right out to the beaches and oftern to the water itself. Lodged in the cracks between and sometimes the ground floors of the hotels were hundreds of little shops hawking touristy knick-knacks and stores displaying the latest designer clothing.
Not ones for either type of merchandise, Trebonte and I did litte shopping, rather we spent most of our time in Waikiki strolling or relaxing on the beach. We did buy postcards for our families and after searching for well over an hour 
found a Borders to acquire reading material for our beach lounging (When we asked a native where to find a bookstore we were rebuked, “This is Hawaii, why would you want to read?”). The books were greatly enjoyed as neither of us has had much time for reading of late.
On the first night we stayed with Ana B— and her family at their hotel. Throughout the trip the B— family proved exceedingly generous, providing Trebonte and I with fellowship, food and transportation as long as they remained on the island.
Our trip started well, with easy travel, nice weather, a pleasing location and wondeful friends.
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