Aloha! I hope that everyone had a joy-filled first weekend of fall. It still feels like summertime here in Hawaii. I don't think I could ever get used to 85+ degree weather all year long. I have to admit, I kind of miss the cooler weather and falling leaves.I've been trying to keep my pictures and stories up-to-date with my exploring of this pretty, tropical, state. O'ahu is such a lovely little historic island and I just can't seem to get enough of the culture, background, interesting facts, food, and everything else that's fascinating. Perhaps, most significantly, O'ahu has many plentiful...

On a whim a few days ago, I spent the day wandering around the Dole Plantation in Wahiawa, HI. Pineapples galore! I learned more about pineapples that I ever imagined. The Dole Plantation features traditionally grown varieties and international varieties, too... like pretty pink pineapples!You can also get lost at the Dole Plantation. For real. On site is the World's Largest Maze (as declared by the 2008 Guinness Book of World Records. The Pineapple Garden Maze is laid out over 3 acres and contains more thant 11,400 Hawaiian plants. Some favorites were the ti leaf plants and hibiscus hedges. At...

Hope everyone is enjoying themselves this weekend! I'll be back later this week with lots of news & new posts!

Anyone in the mood for some shaved ice? I know that it's pretty stinkin' cold in most of the states right now, but in Hawaii, it's about 90 degrees today. I've eaten more shaved ice here than I think I ever have back in Maryland and Pennsylvania. It's absolutely delicious!This finely decorated building used to house a little shaved ice business on Old Fort Weaver Road in Ewa, HI. I bet it was quite the hang out. There aren't any cute little mom & pop shaved ice shops left in our area. I really wish this place was still in...

I'm becoming more comfortable in Hawaii... comfortable enough to start exploring. You probably already knew that it wouldn't be long until I was up to my regular shennanigins again? I've started exploring. I'm already past the shopping malls, beaches, and snorkeling spots - now, I'm searching for enticing new abandoned betties on the island of Oahu.Introducing the first haunt of my Hawaii life. I was searching the internet, visiting forum upon forum, looking for abandoned places in HI. Someone mentioned this 'retro electric substation' in a forum. It's only a few miles outside of our neighborhood so I decided to...