“I still call Australia Home.”

TBR was a womderful place to stay. Do yourself a favour, and if you get the chance, stay at least 2 nights to get the ectivities in. L and N dis paddleboarding and really enjoyed it. Me, I got lost on a beach walk and ended up walking round a golf course trying to get my bearings. It wasn’t my fault, there’s just no signage. Saw another turtle on the edge of our private beach.

We ahd to leave eventually and we continued around the island. A funny day weather wise – it heated up quicly, rained a little, got hunid, brightened up, another shower… just like home, really. Came across a number of shrimp trucks and tiny roadside cafes not far down the road, so had to stop for a feed. Shrimp is popular here. No tummy troubles as yet, so I’m assuming the hygiene standards may not be as bad as first seemed.

We saw unbelievable beaches, and surf in particular. Theres nothing better to do here than surf, and nowhere was better than Sandy Beach where the grommets showed us how it’s done. With big surf and dumpers on the beach, they breed them tough in these parts.

We also did a tour of the Kualoa Ranch – the working cattle ranch that has been the site of many films over the ages, inc Jurassic Park and Lost (and no, I don’t look like that guy in Lost…), some great and dramatic scenery here with sheer cliffs and coastal views aplenty. The drive around Oahu is not long, nor is it difficult and is recommeneded. Plenty to see and the scenery changes every few minutes.

We made it back to Waikiki in time to return to one of our favourite spots, another glorious sunset, huge meal, finishing with the obligatory Hula Pie. Washed down with a bottle of Vasse Felix chardonnay, all felt very good with the world.

Unfortunately, as I type this, we are holed up in our final destination, at an airport hotel, awaiting tomorrows final journey home. We are due in about midnight Thurs Melb time. Please feel free to greet us at the airport if you wish. I’ll be the one  wearing Bermuda shorts, an Aloha shirt and sandals with socks (and possibly a henna tattoo).