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Eating At Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck-North Shore-Oahu, Hawaii

We pause. It’s no secret that Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck is popular, but this is the longest line for a food truck we’ve seen. Bodies start at the window, wrap around the tables, and then spread along the parking lot’s perimeter. This is one of the top things-to-do on Oahu’s North Shore, and we are in…
Hiking Diamond Head in Hawaii

It’s the reward for hiking Diamond Head State Monument. An awe-inspiring view. The blue water stretches to infinity. A woman lines a group of tween boys against the railing. She works to catch her breath as she exclaims, “Wow, what a hike! Are you guys tired?” One of the boy’s eyes sparkling with wonder, replies,…
San Juan Food Tour-Puerto Rico

***This tour was provided courtesy by Spoon-Puerto Rico. All opinions are my own Colors. Vibrant, magnificent, energizing. To help us create more space in our stomachs, our Spoon Puerto Rico, San Juan Food Tour, guide, Pablo, stops at San Juan’s Calle McArthur. Our tour group oohs and ahhs, snapping photos as fast as fingers can…
Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park-Florida

Sleepy bodies shuffle into the Dry Tortugas National Park ferry terminal. The Yankee Freedom Boat Tour agency repeats the comment over the loudspeaker. “The waters can be rough. We highly recommend taking medicine for seasickness prior to departure. We sell Dramamine pills for $1.00 if you need them.” I brought my own Dramamine. Getting horribly…
Visiting Pearl Harbor National Memorial-Hawaii

Pearl Harbor National Memorial, is the most visited tourist attraction, in Hawaii. There are numerous National Park designations, including Historic Sites, Historic Parks, and National Monuments. Visiting a National Memorial, has a distinct feel. Two and half weeks in Hawaii, on three different islands, takes a lot of logistical planning. We need to figure out…
Visiting The Dole Pineapple Plantation-Hawaii

We collapse in the car with a sigh of relief. We knew Hawaii’s Dole Pineapple Plantation, would be crowded, but it was a special level of crowded. Still, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to have a true, original, Dole Whip. A visit to this popular, Hawaii, tourist attraction, is obligatory, and we are Obligatory…
Eating on The Big Island-Hawaii

While Eating on The Big Island in Hawaii, we encounter a most genius form of marketing. We are reviewing the menu in Ona Loa Grill’s window. There are two, local, older gentlemen sitting at an outdoor table.“Are you thinking about eating here?”“We are. We haven’t had loco moco yet, so we are looking for a…
Kona Hawaii Coffee Tour-Greenwell Farm

Choosing a Kona Hawaii Coffee Tour is daunting. There are a myriad of farms. There are big farms, like Greenwell Farm and small farms, like Hala Tree. Short tours and tours that include classes on roastingand making a perfect cup. There are tours that are free and tours with a cost. In the end, we…
Kona Hawaii Coffee Tour-Hala Tree Coffee

Choosing a Kona Hawaii Coffee Tour is daunting. There are a myriad of farms. There are big farms and small farms. Short tours and tours that include classes on roasting and/or making a perfect cup. There are tours that are free and tours with a cost. In the end, we pick our Kona Hawaii Coffee…