It seems like months ago (well, it was - March) since I went on the "free" cruise my husband won in an online contest. I finally got back to some of the photos I took, and found this one of Waimanalo Beach Park on the windward side of Oahu.

Waimanalo is not my favorite beach; Lanikai is, but it's close to Bellows AFB. I have fond memories of boogie-boarding there in my awkward way. There's no way I'd ever be able to learn to surf--I can't even water-ski--but boogie-boarding is close enough for me. We didn't have time in our one day on Oahu to get in the water, since we had plans to visit with family and friends, but I had time to stop and take this photo.

Of course, we also made time to have a couple of the deservedly famous mai-tais at Buzz's Steakhouse. Important tip: ask for the extra pineapple juice when you order the drinks. That way, you won't have to try to ask from down on the floor after you've fallen off your barstool.