Hawaii - Day 2

It's all about Dave & Stacey today, Mick & Michelle are AWOL at the moment- who knows, perhaps lost in a shopping maze that they cant escape from.

We collected our car after a rainy start to the day, and a bit of a sleep in. As it turned out it's a Dodge convertible. The plan is to do a lap around the Island (Oahu).

Lets go honey.

Pupukea Beach

Getting out of Honolulu took much longer than expected, it's way bigger than you would expect. Our first stop was at the Dole Pineapple Plantation for some pineapple ice cream of course.

Pupukea beach was absolutely great, the picture above doesn't really do it justice, in reality its much larger. A really great spot for snorkelling, wish we had some. Though we went for a swim, it was great, could spend a day there easily.

Next was a drive past the surfing mecca's of Pipeline, Sunset beach etc. Even though it was dead flat there was heaps of traffic and very few places to stop the car. (so we didn't)

Later in the afternoon, we stopped to watch the local ocean racing canoe clubs compete, they use what seems a traditional boat, so many people there, its popular sport.

We made it back to the hotel by about 7pm, so it was along day, though we didn't set off untill about lunchtime. It will be an early night. Will add more on Mick's adventures tommorrow.

Aloha.

Hawaii - Day 1, cont

We had another day of shopping! The weather is not the best for the beach, so it worked out well.

 

The evening was spent at the awards night at the Royal Palace grounds, it was another great night put on by Daikin, we even had the red carpet treatment (no paparazzi)

Some of us had a few sherbets

There was great food, and a very good band, so Mick could practice his "running man" dance moves.

Mick and Michelle are off in the morniing to see the USS Arizona memorial, Dave & Stacey are renting a mustang conv to drive the island 

Hawaii - Day 1

Aloha, we are all here now at the Kahala Hotel & Resort in Honolulu.

The girls were waiting for us in a gazebo on the beach, which they had obtained with the help of their lovely smiles.

The hotel is very nice, there is a wall with photo's of previous guests (Pricess Dianna, Michael Jackson, Snoop Dog etc etc etc).

They have dolphin pools here as well, very large, very cool, you can swim with them etc. They also have a large sting ray and a pair of Green Sea Turtles.

We had our welcome drinks here last night and met all the Daikin mob from all over Aust & NZ, lots of familiar faces, really good to catch up with freinds we have made over the past years.

Well its now Saturday morning here, so its time to take the shuttle into Waikiki, will let you know about that later. Tonight we are off to the Daikin Awards dinner at the Iolani Palace, it's sure to be a great night.

The Wedding (renewal)

I thought i should add a seperate post for this occasion. I've got to be the luckiest guy on the planet, my wife Stacey is the best a man could ever wish for.

For those that dont know (or wern't involved in the ruse) i will explain the events that occured.

I was told that Mick was to be treated to a special night out with Michelle, and that I was to get him downstairs into the Casino for a drink before we head out somewher with the girls. So we had to be dressed up and ready. All just a ploy to have me all ready to go out.

You would think i'd have been a bit suspicious when Stacey produced my electric hair clippers from home, and sat me down to cut my hair, even though it was cut 3 weeks ago. Also produced a black shirt and pants (neither of which would fit!).

So, as it happened I went down stairs and met up with Mick downstairs, we were having a quiet drink as instructed, when Stacey & the two Michelles arrived,  I had to do a double take to realise Stacey was wearing her wedding dress - tiara and all. The next thing I know Stacey is asking me to re-marry her! Now its off in a limo to the chapel to be re-married by Elvis, yep Elvis is really alive and still marrying people in Vegas.

See the following pics.

It was a whole lot of fun, and really great to have my sister-in-law Michelle with us, now i know why she is in town, duh.

Like I said, i've got to be the luckiest guy in the world. Thanks to all who played a role in arranging this wonderfull moment in my / our lives.

And a very special thanks to my lovely wife for being there allways for me. I love you babe.

Day 17 Las Vegas, Nv to Santa Monica, CA

Holy chit we made it, and all in two peices, both of us. 

Its been a hell of a long ride, we estimate about 5000Klm have been riden. A few close encounters here & there, however, we have arrived un scathed.

Today we rode through the Mojave Desert, to arrive at Los Angeles. Apart from the LA section, we rode in 40+ celcius, it was stinkin hot. Luckily we used a wet silica gel neck thingy, they worked a treat and helped us keep cool.

Riding into LA is hectic to put it mildly, trucks, cars, over passes, under passes.

We dropped off the bikes as planned, all went smoothly, untill we were in the cab half way to the hotel and Dave realises he has the keys to his bike in his pocket! An expensive mistake.

We spent the night in Santa Monica at our favorite Mexican Cantina, its allways fun in there. Diablo (buffalo) wings & Corona is a good combination

So, the journey ends, we are now at LAX, back where it all started, back in the Lounge writing the blog. We are waiting for our flight to Honolulu. It wont be route 66, though we will continue to blog our travels.


Adios Amigos, Dave & Mick

Day 16 Las Vegas, Nv

So it seems Michael & Michelle are really getting into the swing of things here in Vegas, doing the big flying fox along Fremont St.

Dave & Stacey had a great day shopping with sister Michelle, now the question is, why is she here exactly?????

Ok, well Mick and i were sitting at our favourite bar down stairs this afternoon, since I had been involved in a ploy to get him out of the room and ready for he andMichelle to go out for a lovely surprise dinner for his birthday (of many days ago as you may re-call)/

Seems i have to get all dressed up for Micks birthday (again?????). kept out for the surprise, "we're goin to the chapel & we're gpoin to get married"!

Some of you may recognise the dress & tiara

Elvis was definatley in the building

More info on wher to see more on tdays events later, keep watching. We will add more, in the mean time it's off to Hawaii for the girls tommorrow, and we're off to Santa Monica for the last leg of our journey, so see you there!!!

Aloha, Dave & Mick.

Day 15 Las Vegas, Nv

Well just in case any one is sceptical that we are in Las Vegas, then the following should dispell your scepticism.

Mick and Dave had a day apart, it was difficult at first, but were ok now. We had a few drinks together this evening.

Dave & Stacey went for a ride out of town, and ended up at Red Rock Canyon, in the Mojave desert, not far out of town, though it may as well have been a million miles away.

We all met up this evening after being to see some shows. Mick & Michelle saw the Donny & Marie show, and Dave & Stacey (and sister Michelle who is in town also) went to see Jersey Boys.

Stretch Hummers are so last year.

Stacey & sister Michelle

Hopefully the following video might help show the lights of Vegas, we are all having the best time here, it will be a shame to leave so soon.