Category : Hawaii - Oahu
Good bye Oahu
13/11/2009
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Just before we left we had a little get together for our new found friends, right down at the beach. The weather was kind to us, it was mild and we got a fire sunset again. We served cold Longboard Island Lager from the Kona Brewing Company (currently our favourite brew), and some pupus (hawaiian
Last days in lanikai
13/11/2009
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One eye is teary, for leaving the perfect water paradise, our new found friends, the community with lots of aloha spirit, our little home away. The other eye blinks with excitement about traveling into new worlds, and getting new inspiration. The days treat us with warm winds, a yoga session and swim at the beach,
Robinson in his own world: preschool
04/11/2009
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Now after 2 months, preschool days are over. As difficult as the start was, as hard it was to say good-bye. Wonderful memories of a warmhearted crowd of kids and teachers…. Being cool…. He learnt how to do great parties: Writing invitations, preparing beautiful flower decorations, baking all sorts of cookies,…. He knows all the
Hallo Halloween….
04/11/2009
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Halloween is taking over Hawaii… Within days, huge spiders and witches are crawling around on roofs, tombstones turn gardens into graveyards, fences are covered by gigantic spiderwebs, pumpkins look with scary faces at you. During daylight you may see kids dressed up as jellyfish or rainbow. When the night turns in, you see among friendly
Happy Birthday Robinson
03/11/2009
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Since weeks we were doing the countdown until Robinson”s birthday. Almost every morning after waking up Robinson was planning the big big party. Who are we going to invite? Girls, girls, girls. Just girls, from preschool. Top of the list is Lahela, sweet and Hawaiian. She is the one, who get drawings with little hearts
Outrigger canoes
23/10/2009
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Gerry is now exploring the outrigger canoe world with a team in Lanikai. Basically, you practice 3 times a week, and once you get knighted by the master steersman, you can also participate in one of the many competitions that are being held all over the Hawaiian islands. The outrigger canoe is truly magic and
Playing in the water
14/10/2009
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There are these days, where the water is glossy and calm, no wind and no waves… A perfect days for paddling…. You find all sorts of kayaks. Here is a pure and beautiful one: You even see dogs going online casino for a paddle… And this is a kayak, that is extremely light and fun.
A day in Lanikai
08/10/2009
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We are now in Lanikai at a place directly at the beach. We wake up in the morning from the sound of the waves, the palm trees and the early-bird-concert. Most mornings around 7 we go down to the beach and see the beautiful changing colours during sunrise. We jump in the ocean, swim and
Grossvati in Hawaii
30/09/2009
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In September Grossvati (Gerry’s dad) and Grossmutti (his wife) travelled once around the globe for some time with all of us in the sun. We had plenty of exercise, relaxation, no time pressure and enjoyment of simple quiet moments. Grossvati is a true phenomenon as he spends approx. 200 days each year with his grandchildren
Weekend at the north shore
29/09/2009
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Last week-end we went to the north shore. Our friends were camping there and we joined them on one of the wonderful beaches on the North shore. North shore means big waves from November onwards. But already now it is a great spot to watch and play.