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Hawaii adventure!
I couldn’t believe the beauty that was Hawaii. I only wish I could have spent a few more days here soaking it all up. From Diamond Head State monument to Oahu’s windward coast (blowhole & beach cove included), I was consistently amazed by the beauty, the color, the consistently perfect weather, and the people.
I think I enjoyed the natural beauty above all, as I have never been exposed to a terrain and a climate as sweet as Hawaii’s. I could have stayed at the Halona Beach Cove for days, and only wish I hadn’t just swam for hours at Hanauma Bay that same morning, otherwise I would have loved to stay there and swim. Of course, stopping at Waikiki beach to swim and people watch at least once during your trip is a must too. The views from the top of Diamond Head are absolutely mind blowing. Definitely dedicate a few hours to explore Diamond Head, so you can stop at various places on the trail and marvel at the views down below.
We tried a few different restaurants during our time in Hawaii, some better than others. We definitely had a variety of different foods. On our last day, we ate at Ono Hawaiian Foods. The funny thing is, although we had already been on Oahu for 5 days, we had not had a chance to eat very much “traditional” Hawaiian food. Therefore, for lunch on our last day, I wanted to make it a point to try a real Hawaiian meal. We were on our way to Ono Seafood, as that is the #1 rated restaurant on Trip Advisor. They are well known for having the “best poke bowls” in Hawaii. As we were driving around looking for the restaurant, I thought I saw it when I saw the word “Ono” on a storefront. We parked and went in, only to realize we were at the wrong restaurant. Oops. So much for trying the best poke bowl in Hawaii. We looked at the menu and saw that all of the food at this restaurant was also very traditional Hawaiian fare. We opted to split a Kalua pig plate. The man who appeared to be the owner of the restaurant brought our food to the table, and told us what everything is. After a few minutes of eating, we were so grateful for our mistake! We were treated to a delicious meal of Kalua pig with rice, poi to pour on top, lomi salmon, haupia, and pipikaula. We couldn’t have had a better traditional Hawaiian meal. Thank you, Ono Hawaiian food!
If you’re thinking of planning a trip to Hawaii but you are on the fence about it, go for it! It is totally worth it. Some must dos in Oahu are:
- Hiking Diamond Head
- Stopping to swim and people watch at Waikiki beach
- Trying some traditional Hawaiian food at Ono Hawaiian Foods!
- Driving through Oahu’s windward coast and checking out the beautiful lookouts
- Going up Oahu’s North Shore and driving through small towns such as Haleiwa (the original home of shave ice).
- Snorkeling at Hanauma Bay
Looking back on my trip, those are the six things I enjoyed the most and those will be the best memories I will think back on often. If anyone reading this has also traveled to Oahu, what do you think? Do I need to add anything? Am I forgetting something you think is a MUST? Please feel free to comment!
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Coral polyps, stimulated by a near UV light. Initially believed to be a plant, coral is in fact an animal. While a coral head appears to be a single organism, it is actually a group of many individual, yet genetically identical, polyps. The polyps are multicellular organisms. Polyps are usually a few millimeters in diameter, and are formed by a layer of outer epithelium and inner jellylike tissue known as the mesoglea. They are radially symmetrical, with tentacles surrounding a central mouth, the only opening to the stomach or coelenteron, through which food is ingested and waste expelled. (Photograph: Mick Gulson)
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During the day the Saron shrimp is brown with green spots and variable amounts of white speckling. The legs have darker brown bands on a brown background with alternating white speckled bands. Tufts of cirri (feathery appendages) are found decorating the back of the males, and their first pair of walking legs are elongated. The Saron Shrimp is nocturnal, and at night, the color of its body changes colour, turning primarily red, which helps it blend into the shadows of the twilight. It is found in the coral rubble at the base of the reef. (Photograph: Doug Richardson)
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Also known as Godeffroy’s Soft Coral, this tree coral looks like the Japanese ‘sakura’ or cherry blossom tree. They feed on plankton and can grow to about 17cm in length. (Photograph: Eric Schlogl)
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The Persian carpet flatworm has a very small geographic range mostly in the temperate shallow intertidal ocean waters of the Indo-West Pacific. Flatworms can move fast along the bottom by rapidly beating tiny hairs which act like millions of feet to propel them along in an undulating manner. They feed by placing themselves over their victims and sucking in their prey, a tube like extension in its mouth acts as a grinder. (Photograph: Anne Lecuire)
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On the morning’s first dive, your guide leads you right to a pastel gorgonian that you would have otherwise swam right past. Following his gestures, you look close, then closer, and suddenly the timely and perfectly camouflaged profile of a Denise’s pygmy seahorse is revealed. Your guide places a steadying hand on your shoulder, allowing you to ease in for a close up without disturbing this tiny reef dweller or its surroundings. Your day is off to a pretty good start. (Photograph: Cor Bosman)
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The colors and patterns of this fire urchin are as bright as a string of holiday lights, and seem to be lit from within. You’ll most likely encounter one of these colorful characters in the inshore areas of the House Reef and other sand-bottom dive sites. They are usually easy to spot, and they grow to diameters of eight inches. (Photograph by Erik Schlogl)
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Into mucking around? If you are unfamiliar with the term muck diving, it is basically a treasure hunt for small and often highly cryptic critters hiding among the supporting columns of a pier or in debris - like this frogfish nestled, comfortably we assume, in the sandy bottom. (Photograph by Saskia van Wijk)
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Wakatobi’s reefs are also rich in a rich variety of life. The region is known as the most bio-diverse coral ecosystem in the world, and with plenty of time to hover and watch, snorkelers can discover hundreds of fascinating species of fish and invertebrate life. Found just a few feet from the resort jetty, this orangutan crab took a stance as he shuffled within an anemone. (Photograph: Leon Joubert)
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From this angle, it seems as if these red tube sponges are topped with seasonal greenery. Closer examination reveals it’s actually a black crinoid, growing from the reef just above, and silhouetted by morning light filtering down. (Photograph: Walt Stearns)
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Some fish lay their eggs on convenient structures such as an extension of wire coral. (Photograph: Richard Smith)
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Some of the garden eels live in big groups, but the spotted garden eel is more often found in smaller colonies or even singly. They rely on water motion to bring food to them, the garden eels typically live in current prone habitats. (Photograph: WDR)
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Wakatobi delivers select luxury without sacrificing natural beauty. It is best known for its spectacular reefs, diverse marine life and world-class diving operations. But as thousands of our guests attest, it is not just the diving, but the entire resort experience that sets us apart. From the magnificent natural setting to the premier levels of personal service provided, we strive to make every element of a Wakatobi stay exceed expectations, and create memories of a lifetime. (Photograph: Didi Lotze)
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Most cleaning stations can be found in the shallower areas of the reef, which allows divers to spend more time observing the activity. Finding one for the first time is not hard, but can require a watchful eye and little patience to see and recognize the activity. Wakatobi’s dive guides are experts at locating cleaning stations and will often help guests learn how to quickly spot the services being performed. (Photograph: Walt Stearns)
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Spirals of electric blue pigment, created by granules suspended within the
translucent bodies of these colonial tunicates, create the underwater
equivalent of a sparkly light show, brightening up the reef on which
they live. (Photograph: Rob Darmanin)
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