“I’m enjoying two beautiful visions tonight. Watching you stand there against a marvelous background has to be the most intriguing sunset I have ever experienced”. – K. S. Collier

So here we are at Turtle Bay Resort  (TBR) at the northern end of Oahu. Far from the madding crowds we sit, surrounded by 5 star luxury and very few Japanese tourists.

We set off this morn in our oversized people mover for a 2 day tour of the island. Road Trip no. 4! Four adults woulf fit into most cars, but we opted for the largest available to ensure we could carry the girls shopping bags as well as our suitcases. An easy drive saw us visit the Dole pineapple plantation (think Wobbies World with pineapples), Banzai Pipeline (which today had waves akin to Port Phillip Bay on speed), bought the T-shirt, Waimea Valley botanical gardens (beautiful) and TBR. The resort’s a fair size, with several bars and restaurants, and plenty of activities provided. There are further activities provided for additional cost. The surf is perfect, the beaches are great and we will certainly make the most of it tonight and tomoz.Stand up paddle lessons have been booked for early morn for the others. Me? I’ll just take a walk along a magical beach, alone, and sit by the pool watching the mermaids play.

Then later, we prepare for our last night in Hawaii, our last night of the trip. Unfortunately all good things do come to an end. But we are all looking forward to our return, as we are exhausted. We’re also looking for some healthier meal options. Myself, I can’t wait for a roast leg of lamb.