A few final photos

We've had a great trip with great friends . A hui hou, Hawaii.

Quiet Day

It's been a quiet, uneventful day so a bit of Hawaiian culture in today's post.

Everywhere you go in Hawaii, you'll see hats, bumper stickers and T-shirts emblazoned with the words "Eddie Would Go". Eddie, as any Hawaiian can tell you, is Eddie Aikau. Aikau was not only a champion surfer but also the first professional lifeguard at Waimea Bay on Oahu and is credit with saving over 500 people (probably mostly dumb tourists) from drowning. There were few, if any conditions that Eddie would deem too dangerous to swim or surf in.  Sadly, Eddie was lost at sea while part of a team that was attempting to recreate the incredible journeys of the early Polynesians.

"Eddie Would Go" has become a Hawaiian cultural catchphrase - as in "take a chance", "don't be discouraged" or "have no fear".  It sums up an important part of the philosophy of the surf culture so apparent here.

The Big Event

After much planning and secrecy, my good friends (and relatives) Roger and Lynn were married at a stunning spot on Waielae Beach (at the extreme east end of Waikiki). The day was fabulous and a fitting start to their lives together.

The day started with Roger and I hanging out while the girls did the hair and make-up thing.  The two of us really hadn't had much of a chance to just sit around and chat since we've been here. After getting dressed it was off in the limo to the wedding site.  It is a beautiful spot - the island of Molokai was visible in the background. With waves lapping gently at the shore they read their vows and made their commitment to each other in an emotional ceremony.

We finished the night off with dinner at the swanky Kahala Resort. An incredible day!