Aloha Friday
In an attempt to blog more I will be writing about all things related to the Aloha State – foods, sights, feelings. To get us all in the mood, here’s a taste of the islands: Aloha. definitions:...
View ArticleAloha Kakahiaka
That means ‘Good Morning’ in Hawaiian. Today I’m going to share with you our state song, Hawai’i Pono’i. The song was written by King David Kalākaua in 1874 and was the national anthem. The tune was...
View ArticleRainbow Drive-In
One of the most glorious things to do when you’re hungry after a long afternoon at the beach is to pull into Rainbow‘s as the sun is sinking into the Kapahulu horizon. Its simple menu includes local...
View ArticleNext Stop: Zippy’s
Happy Aloha Friday! Well, I’m sure you’re tired and hungry after traveling for the past 9 hours from the East Coast of the continental United States to the East Coast of Oahu. My first stop in...
View ArticleDiamond Head, Le’ahi
The Name: Le’ahi Why? Possibly a combination of lae which means ‘brownridge’ and ahi because of its shape looking like the fun of a yellowfin tuna. The Nickname: Diamond Head Why? Possibly because...
View ArticleSliding To The Rhythm of the Moloka’i Slide
It’s been a while since I have written anything for Aloha Fridays (suggestions, anyone?) so I decided it was time to start sharing some of my favorite songs and talk about them! One of the songs that I...
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