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Discovery the Hawaiian Islands of Oahu
We were unable to sleep, because of noise and singing of a local team who had moved to the pool to sing and tell stories ... And as our window look right over the said pool...
It has therefore been removed, and has sorted all our stuff while emptying bags. Then we went to lunch and the first races to fill the urgent fridge. In the afternoon we walked along the beach of Waikiki, and as it was Sunday, many people on the beach in bright sunshine. (more...)
Makaha Beach Park on Oahu
Many years ago, bandits drove to mischief in the area near Makaha. Today Makaha Beach is a popular surf spot in the northwest of Oahu. Especially in the winter months Makaha Beach perfect conditions for professional surfers. From swimming in these months is not recommended. Besides the lively surf, operating high waves and strong currents make swimming dangerous. The warnings and the local lifeguards provide information about the current situation. (more...)
Swimming in the Waimea Bay in the north of Oahu
A beautiful bay on the Oahu Waimea Bay on the north coast. It is named after the Waimea River, which flows there into the sea. Another interesting place in the Waimea Valley is Waimea Falls.
In the quiet summer months, the Waimea Bay for swimming in a beautiful setting. In winter, from an [...]
Pipeline Masters at the North Shore of Oahu
Some of the best surfers in the world gather in Hawaii for the annual Pipeline Masters, traditionally held on the north coast of Oahu. The Pipeline Masters is the oldest surfing contest in the world.
This year the Pipeline Masters: 08 – 20 December. The “pipe” Masters are at the final of the APS World Championship [...]
Flight to Hawaii
How to get to Hawaii? Direct flights from Germany or Europe in general to Hawaii to become hard to find. Normally the journey from a German airport on the West Coast of the United States.
On the other stairs is usually in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas. Compounds in these cities [...]
Waimea Falls Park in the north of Oahu
In the Hawaiian myths Waimea Falls are awarded healing powers. Previously wounded soldiers were taken to the waterfall, in the hope that a bath in the water would mean her recovery.
The Waimea Falls is located in the beautiful, expansive Waimea Falls Park The waterfall itself provides a lovely sight, because the water [...]
Paradise sunset on the island of Lanai.
Daily, the archipelago of Hawaii is confronted by his own image: sunny beaches and crystal clear waters fringed by palm trees. The truth is that there are many faces of Hawaii: Maui, Hawaii, Oahu, Lanai, Molokai and Kauai offer all kinds of pleasures. But still, Hawaiian Lanai has a character so [...]
Generality Hawaii
The main island of about 130 islands, consisting of islands was named. Hawaii is the farthest from the mainland and historically most recent state. The Hawaiian Islands are an archipelago in the central region of the northern Pacific Ocean and part of the tropics. They are one of millions of years [...]
The Hawaii Surfing
When one conjures up images of iconic Hawaii, dazzling beaches, volcanoes and surfers riding the waves immediately come to mind long considered the mecca of surfing, Hawaii’s way of life is one Largely shaped by a beach culture as inescapable part of chain in Iceland. From the master surf championships on [...]
The Oahu on Hawaii
It is the most populous and visited of the islands and Honolulu harbor, the capital. Although the site is not particularly interesting compared to other parts of the islands, most of the tourism is concentrated here to access the services provided by the city and its quaint atmosphere. The capital is [...]