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Weekly Photo Challenge – Trio

I took this picture on my recent trip to Polynesian Culture Centre in the Islands of Hawaii. Although every village in the Island had shown their culture through dancing, this three Samoa dancers took my attention because of their vibrant energy while dancing.

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November 20, 2015

My Oahu escapades : Lanai look out to Sandy beach park (part 2/5)

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We tried to wake up early to get the glimpsed of early sunrise but we failed obviously, as we headed to Kalaniana’ole highway (Hwy 72) the sun was already up.

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We stop to a little corner before heading to Lanai look out, just to take a panoramic view of the city. We saw a middle-aged man, walking leisurely , I wonder where is the destination? The view was spectacular! Alright, we didn’t get to sunrise what about coming back here at sunset?

Oh yeah! good idea!

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Omg! Oh my! what a nice view!., I think I uttered these words ten times if not more 🙂

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Lanai look out is on the south-eastern shore, nestled behind Koko crater and not too far from Hanauma bay. There’s a small pull-out /parking area to view and take pictures.

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The southward view is amazing and a piled of an interesting looking eroded rocks can be seen, actually we came back twice and still feels good to come back more 🙂

After taking a few shots, we went further more.. again Omg!

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Finally we arrived at Sandy beach park, as I laid down my things, appreciating the beauty of the sea,the lifeguard approached us not to swim further as the current was so strong and dangerous. I watched with awe how one surfer calmly wait for the waves and enjoy his time. The impressive pounding shortwaves took my camera in bursts shots 🙂

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When the sun started to go down, we hurriedly went back to the first corner stop so I can shot the sunset overlooking the panoramic view of the island.

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Ladies, this trip definitely made my day, I can just sit and look at the scenery or just watched the shores , the scent..the sight.. and sound..it’s refreshing and invigorating!

Cheers,

Jamilamimi

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November 16, 2015

My Oahu Escapades – Nu’uanu Pali Lookout (Part 1/5)

My Oahu Escapades started at Downtown Honolulu, a walking tour from Kinau St. to a glimpse of road to Queens Medical Centre , State Capitol building ,Lolani palace, Hawaiian Mission Houses ,Hotel St. , Art Museum to Al Moana Blvd. And before the sun goes down, we drove to Waikalani drive to Pali point, a breathtaking view of Oahu’s Windward coast.

Lolani Palace-the former residence of the Hawaiian monarchs (1882-1893)

Hawaii Mission House — Hawaiian Mission House, includes three restored houses, two of which are the oldest houses in Hawaii

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And of course, I won’t leave Waikalani without taking photos of flowers along the road 🙂

The drive to Pali point was as exciting as the sceneries and the wind, oh my! It was windy and cold but I love every minute of it. After all, Pali point is known for strong and howling wind!

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remains of the pali road — remains of the old Pali road

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and more flowers along the sides 🙂

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I took this photo to show how the grasses swayed along the gust of wind. really? hmm it doesn’t look like it 🙂

Ladies, to enjoy the scenery comfortably, bring along some heavy shirts to protect yourself from the cold wind, there’s no entry fee but a $3 for car park is a must.

Cheers,

Jamilamimi

November 12, 2015

Along the streets of Kalakaua Avenue to Waikiki Beach

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What’s a holiday in Honolulu without visiting the world-famous Waikiki beach! This the most vibrant, populated gathering of all tourist around the world. We walk along the avenue where mostly of high-end designer stores lined up and finally we found Oakley store where we can customised my bro sunglasses :-). I was tempted to get into the Prada and Louis Vuitton but I refrained, knowing this is not my first intention of being here anyway. Wow! Is that me? Beautybeyondfifty has a self-control 🙂 for shopping aiyeeh 🙂

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While looking for a space to park I took a lot of pictures along the road and here’s some ..

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Finally found one ! and I started just to shoot whatever I thought would be interesting to post.. Actually this is my first time to do street photography, a kind of.. off, but at least i tried my best!

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look at her smile..beautiful!

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Seriously, are you really trying to read it upside down?

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And who would not recognise this? Duke Kahanamoku statue, welcomes all the tourist with an open arms. He is the father of modern surfing, the Hawaii first ambassador of goodwill.

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The beauty of the nature at the heart of a city..what else can I say?

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Ladies, I’ve been here year 2009 at Hilton Hawaiian Village,I haven’t had any idea yet of blogging and sharing my photos , we had fun visiting the zoo and the aquarium. Try and visit them as well!

Coming back is another blessing and for sure will be coming more 🙂

Cheers,

Jamilamimi

November 9, 2015

Bride and groom crossing the street of Honolulu

What a sight to behold..a groom and bride crossing the streets, unmindful of passers-by!

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Two stops and they crossed once more, what a joyful sight!

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What a fun way to do the photo shoots 🙂

Congratulations and best wishes to the newly wed!

Cheers,

Jamilamimi

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November 4, 2015

Weekly Photo Challenge : Treat

In response to The Daily Post’s weekly photo challenge: “Treat.”

My recent trip to Hawaii is a real treat of the year for me 🙂

October 30, 2015

Nobody is ever too old for Disney

Ehhh I am fifty-six and I love going to Disney 🙂 why not? I think Disney is not for kids only , it is also for young adult .. adult who are young at heart! well, that’s ME! Raise your hand and your feet as well if you are a Disney lover 🙂

I had a great moment with my newly first time DAD nephews. First stop, The EPCOT and I think I enjoyed Minnie and Goofy than my grandniece.

First thing foremost, we rode Spaceship Earth, exploring the history of communication from the stone age to the computer age. Tour around different ethnicity, exploring the culture and cuisines of 11 countries.

At night, we dine at California Grill and watched the spectacular Halloween fireworks from the observatory deck.

Next stop ..Disney’s Animal Kingdom! I enjoyed the musical show “Lion King”.

And of course the best part is ..Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Thank you for my nephews and their family to bring the kid ;literally 🙂 ..in Me!

Never too old! Nobody 🙂

with my grandnieces ..Kaira and Emily Ann — with my grandniece ..Kaira and Emily Ann

Cheers,

Jamilamimi

October 27, 2015

California Dream: Los Angeles to Santa Monica (Part 2)

One of the highlights of my visit to California besides visiting my two sons was the excitement of meeting my uncle family and the arrival of my best friend from Arkansa who I haven’t seen for 32 years. Hence, we won’t be able to fit in at my eldest son apartment , we decided to rent a one bedroom apartment at Santa Monica.We rented the place using the app”airbnb”. The place was accessible to all the places we would like to go, safe,with parking area and Meenu,the owner, is very friendly.

I would say, this trip was a combination of road trip and food trip..of course! what else? it’s a HOLIDAY 🙂

Check out our food trip 🙂

The Boiling crab at Korean Town – my take? Superb!

Black bear diner at Long beach

Shabu- Shabu at Santa Monica

Korean Barbecue at Korean Town

and a lot more..burp! I know ladies, yes I gained 3 kilos, lol!

I will need a lot of inspiration to exercise and get rid of all the extra fats 🙂

Did I see Hollywood? or any touristic site? Well, I would love to.. but with the time constrained I opted to just go with the flow, wherever and whatever our mind and body takes us.

Griffith Observatory

Sunset at Santa Monica Pier

and another day has ended , another road trip and more food trip to come 🙂

Cheers,

Jamilamimi

October 23, 2015

California Dream : Los Angeles to Santa Catalina Island (part 1)

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With my 29 years of being an Expatriate in Saudi Arabia, I have never experienced a month-long holiday without a conference or dental meeting to attend to. I haven’t seen my eldest son for two years since he moved to Santa Monica, CA. I was so excited that I packed my luggage a week before my departure, only to unpacked it a day before 🙂 Why? Because he said, the weather is hot , just bring summer clothes (shirt and short), huh! What about my pictorial? I have a very talented photographer (that’s my eldest :-)) in hand, I need a nicer clothes for every place I am going to.. click! click! why not? hahaha I know, you’re smiling and smiling.. I am not a model.. of anything..I am 56 years old, a mother of two , my goodness!

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but who cares? I managed to posed, hahaha that’s one thing my son can’t refused:-)

And so, touchdown Los Angeles at 7pm and went to Catalina Express at Avalon port, Long Beach early morning of Sept.18, 2015. that was an awesome one hour Ferry boat trip .. smooth sailing, quiet and peaceful.

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My youngest son, Chef Kevin who spent 3 years in Switzerland to finish his Bachelor Degree in Culinary Arts had signed a year contract with Catalina Island Company, as a management trainee.I can’t expressed in words, how happy I was ..just looked at my smile and enjoy the scenery. If you need more information : http://www.catalinachamber.com/catalina/where-is-catalina please visit the site.http://www.visitcatalinaisland.com/island-company or visit the Island itself and have a great holiday!

As the sun rises up, we saw Princess cruise ship, sailing near Catalina Island.

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and a lot more 🙂

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Chef Kevin was in the meeting when we arrived,while waiting we took our breakfast at the Pancake Cottage Restaurant.The place is clean, no traffic , I didn’t see a lot of cars, mostly golf car or bicycles. There are a lot of hotel accommodation to choose from but we simply opted for Atwater Hotel. A lot of restaurant around the areas too, not to mention an arcade of shopping stalls ( no shopping pls!). We dine at Avalon Grille, of course where Chef Kevin works! We also tried Bluewater Avalon Seafood Restaurant, Restorante Villa Portofino, Big Olafs,Mr. Nings Chinese Garden,Mexican Restaurant..Oh yeah it’s a food trip for us!

While our main reason of being in the Island was to see Chef Kevin, we also enjoyed our food trip and had an East End Adventure tour of the Island. Traveling to 1500 feet above sea level in H1 Hummer, wow! the scenery was superb and breathtaking !

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We also saw Bisons/Buffalo,ground squirrel ,a fox and even a bald eagle which I was not able to take a picture. If I was going to take this trip again, I will not bring a camera to enjoy the trip and the scenery. It was an overwhelming experience of taking the photos and enjoying the natural beauty of the scenery. My photos did not do justice , this is a well worth the trip.

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And of course, I will not leave the Island without trying one of their spa treatment. Another experience I would recommend after a long day of touring the island.