I haven’t gotten the geography of Hawaii in my head yet – but there’s time. we don’t go there until next January. The NYTimes did have some recommendations for Oahu in yesterday’s paper so here they are:
– For hiking, Waimea Valley on Oahu’s North show – includes guided hikes. The less strenuous Ala Ki Hike takes you to the top of Kalahee Ridge, on a switchback trail through mixed forest of exotic and native plants. More challenging is Diamond Head Crater with stunning views of Oahu’s southern shoreline.
There’s a farmers market (Kapiolani Community College farmer market across from the crater on Saturdays – with Oahu fruit/veg, handmade past, goof breakfast.
Other dining options: Orchids at the Halekulani Hotel in Honolulu (seafood, local produce and banana macadamia pancakes and pork omelets with Lomilomi toatos; or for dinner Kahuku shrimp ravioli, or kona lobster.
More casual dining like Chai’s Island Bistro in neighborhoods like Kapahulu or Haleiwa neighborhoods.
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