Kathy, I haven't spent time in Hawaii before and I really loved Oahu. We were right on Waikiki beach and I got into the routine of going down to the water every morning at about 6:30 for a swim before breakfast. It was idyllic.

We saw a lot of the island, trying to take a different road every day. We made a couple of trips to the north side where we saw different beaches and spent some time at an orchid farm. There were some very interesting looking small towns on that side of the island and I wish we'd had more time to look at some of the small art galleries over there. One of my friends and I hiked Diamond Head one day and enjoyed the spectacular view. The weather was gorgeous the entire two weeks. My only problem was that my curly hair frizzed every which way in the humidity!

One of the nicest things about Hawaii was the unhurried pace and the extreme friendliness of the people who live there. That sensibility was contagious.

I really enjoyed my girls-only vacation but I missed George and he was so sorry not to get to see Amanda and Masaki. Photos will have to suffice until we can go together!!