On an island in the sun
We’ll be playing and having fun
And it makes me feel so fine
I can’t control my brain *
I am not a beach person.
I am not crazy about sand finding its way into places it should not be.
I am not a fan of tanning (being of natural beige-ness), and I am most definitely not a fan of the sun burning one's epidermis.
Despite my curmudgeonly views of beach-y places, I had a fabulous time in Hawaii. I even enjoyed the beaches. How could I not?
Special K attended a conference in Waikiki for a few days (clearly the archivists need to get on board this ship of having conferences in exotic locations) so it was something work related that provided the impetus for this island jaunt, but no complaints here.
The beaches were beautiful, the ocean blue, the weather perfect; and the mojitos, well, they were unparalleled.
There were beautiful things to see,
wonderful things to do,
and many things to spend money on
--some things completely unnecessary;
but most were totally justifiable.
A high point for this knitter was meeting up with the Aloha Knitters at their weekly meet up.
(photo taken by Special K)
Thank you for the invitation Barb,
and thanks to the other Aloha Knitters for letting me crash in on the group--they are a lively bunch.
I conveniently sat next to Opal (knitting socks which turned out just perfectly) without realizing that she was the author of one of the many blogs that I lurk on (I am obviously a lurker no more).
It was a very successful trip. And I haven't even talked about the knitting projects I took with me (and worked on). Well, not yet anyway.
*weezer
I'm so glad that I got a chance to meet you! I had a wonderful time. I'm also really happy to see that you had a good time on O'ahu. I hope you can visit us again!
Posted by: Opal | July 06, 2007 at 08:39 AM
My first comment must have not gone through... so I will try to recreate it :)
Nova, the pictures are outstanding! they make me want to pick up everything and take the first flight to Oahu. Beautiful beautiful. I am not a beach person either, but I made some exceptions in Hawai'i. I even went snorkeling. Lucky you getting to meet all of the Aloha knitters!! When I was there in 2005, I didn't have the pleasure of meeting everyone, but I got to meet Chris, who is a serious angel. Did you have the pleasure?
I am with you 100% on the archives cruise idea :) maybe we can start a discussion at SAA about it?
Posted by: Lolly | July 06, 2007 at 12:29 PM
Wow, what an amazing trip :) And gorgeous pics - that amazing blue make me sigh just to look at it! And what fun to meet up with the knitting group while you were there - I love it!
Posted by: mel | July 06, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Looks like you had a good trip. Welcome back.
That Opal is a sweetheart, isn't she?
Blessings!
Posted by: Susan Pandorf | July 06, 2007 at 12:34 PM
beautiful. i have never been, and i am totally a beach person....it looks like paradise!
Posted by: stacey | July 06, 2007 at 12:40 PM
It looks like you had a wonderful time! I love the fabrics you picked up :)
Posted by: Kristy | July 06, 2007 at 12:45 PM
Your trip sounds marvelous and you took so many great pictures.
Posted by: margene | July 06, 2007 at 01:18 PM
Welcome back! Look how beautiful is was!!! Is Little Sir sporting any mini-Hawaiian shirts?
Posted by: diana | July 06, 2007 at 01:49 PM
Wonderful photos! Glad you had such a great time!
Posted by: Brenda | July 06, 2007 at 02:59 PM
I was born and raised in Hawaii and your pictures make me feel super homesick. I will bet the Aloha knitters are pretty awesome. Glad you had such a great trip--looks like a lot of fun!
Posted by: Erin | July 06, 2007 at 03:11 PM
Wow, wow and wow! Beautiful pics! The Aloha ladies look like a very friendly bunch.
Posted by: Asaknitter | July 06, 2007 at 07:57 PM
What a fantastic vacation! Love your pics and am glad you had a great time!
Posted by: tiennie | July 06, 2007 at 08:26 PM
I'm not a sandy beach person either but your photos make me want to hop on the next flight out to the island. It sounds like a wonderful trip! And getting to join the local knitters, what fun!
Posted by: Marie | July 07, 2007 at 04:31 AM
Your photos are wonderful. I'm quite jealous. I love a sandy beach and would gladly have traded places with you.
It sounds like you had a great trip. How exciting to meet the Aloha Knitters.
Posted by: Beth | July 07, 2007 at 10:25 AM
Awesome photos!! Do you have any Honolulu yarn shopping wisdom to share now??
Posted by: pamela wynne | July 07, 2007 at 12:45 PM
What a wonderful vacation, love the pictures! I love it when conferences take you to exotic places. :-)
Posted by: joy | July 08, 2007 at 08:24 AM
Oh, I wish I was on vacation already! Hope you're having lots of fun!
Posted by: yaiAnn | July 08, 2007 at 01:35 PM
Those pictures are amazing!
Thanks for a little bit of beach for my imagination! :)
Glad you had a fabulous time!
Posted by: leslie | July 08, 2007 at 02:29 PM
i'm not a beach person either but looking at those pics i can feel the beach calling me! glad you had a great trip and happy to see you in blogland again :o)
Posted by: amanda | July 08, 2007 at 08:42 PM
It seems as though you managed to find plenty of non-beachy ways to enjoy yourself in Hawaii! (Not being a beach person either, I can totally relate, by the way.)
Posted by: Rachel | July 09, 2007 at 12:39 AM
Oh, what a wonderful vacation! (and a knitting meetup too - how good can it get?) You are an excellent photographer!!
Posted by: Pat | July 09, 2007 at 11:50 AM
What fun!
Posted by: felicia | July 09, 2007 at 09:45 PM
your hawaii photos are gorgeous! glad you had fun.
Posted by: Haley | July 14, 2007 at 06:22 PM
Those pics are making me very homesick. I am so glad you had an amazing time. And how cute are the Aloha knitters?!
Posted by: kara | July 17, 2007 at 03:47 PM