As far as I can tell, Matsumoto Shave Ice is a North Shore institution. It’s an old family business that’s been open since 1951, anyone and everyone in the general vacinity of Haleiwa, all sorts of famous Japanese and American superstars have been there and their photos are on the wall, etc. Dallas told me [...]

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After Ehukai Beach, we went to Waimea Bay Beach Park. We tried to go there before Ehukai but there was no parking available. Some film crews were taking up a bunch of parking spots, making it hard for everyone else. There still were no spots, so we parked up the road and then just walked [...]

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I’d never been to the North Shore of Oahu, so Dallas took me up there one day. We drove around and then stopped at Ehukai Beach, then Waimea Bay Beach Park, then we stopped and shopped a little in Haleiwa and then stopped for shave ice at Masumoto’s.
These photos are from Ehukai, our first [...]

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View from Uncle Bob and Auntie Helen’s, Alewa Heights, Oahu
Dallas’ grandma lives with his Uncle Bob and his Aunt Helen in Alewa Heights, along with their kids and Auntie Hellen’s father. We went up to their house to have dinner and visit. It was good to see Auntie and Uncle and everyone again, but mostly [...]

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Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Honolulu, Oahu

Allison :: Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Honolulu, Oahu

Ocean View

City View

Balconies at the Aston Waikiki hotel across the street (where we stayed last time, although I don’t think it’s called that any more)
Just hanging out in the room at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa before [...]

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