As expected, we slept in until around 1:30pm. Although the Hawaiian time zone is not hugely different to Australia, it still took a while to adjust. We both awoke with the Cheese Cake Factory on our minds, so we salivated our way there for lunch. Since I had not yet eaten, I decided to try one of their breakfasts. I ordered the Joe’s Special, which consists of scrambled eggs mixed with spicy chicken sausage. Alicia decided she didn’t want to eat anything this time round, and went straight for the Cheese Cake. After indulging ourselves with food, we decided it was time to burn off some calories..and went for a walk towards Diamond Head. To make the walk more interested, we decided to stroll a long the sand of Waikiki beach. The weather was nice, and as you can imagine the beach was very busy.

On the walk to Diamond head, besides passing many bikini babes, we also walked pass the Zoo, and the War Memorial museum which looked like it was closed for renovations. After reaching Diamond head, we decided it was time to turn back…this time we walked along the foot path, checking out shops on the way

After our walk, we we’re understandably hot…and decided to spend the rest of the afternoon swimming at the beach. The water was beautiful and warm…and the Japanese tourists seemed to have fun getting dumped by every wave that rolled in

That night we decided to treat ourselves to Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse for dinner. Unfortunately we did not make a booking, and the restaurant was very busy. But we just sat at the bar drinking until a table was available. I recall ordering a nice juicy Fillet Steak, and a bottle of South Australian Shiraz. Both the food and service was great! No complaints here! Was a nice way to finish the day

Day 8 was another lazy day (which is the whole point of a holiday)…we slept in until lunch time, and found a place to eat called the Royal Hawaiian Food Court. I can’t remember what we ate, but I remember the bill only being $7 between the two of us. That included two meals and drinks! I remember saying to the girl are you sure your not missing anything? I guess we still weren’t used to how cheap food can be compared to Sydney. After lunch we spent more time at Waikiki Beach, swimming and soaking up the sun. Knowing it is winter back home in Australia, we we’re making the most of it. After a swim and a sleep, we went back to our favourite Japanese BBQ restaurant, Kaku-Gyu. As always, the food was as good as ever, and all washed down with Sapporo Beer and Melon Aloha cocktails.

Day 9) Today we we’re booked for a 9:45am tour called the “Outrigger Aquatic Eco Tour”. These tours leave from Waikiki beach in a large catamaran. There was a group of about 15 people. Basically the Tour took us out to some of the reef areas off Waikiki beach. They also supplied Snorkeling gear, drinks and a life guard for our safety. This turned out to be a great day… we managed to swim up close with many turtles. There we’re also a good variety of colourful fish. If you get the chance, I highly recommend heading out on this tour.

This would be our last morning at the Sheraton Beach resort. After the tour finished we grabbed our bags, and hopped in a taxi which took us to the Kahala Resort. My first impressions of the Kahala was wow! We had actually booked a Dolphin room which gives a view of the lagoon. But unfortunately (or fortunately) the Dolphin Rooms we’re all booked out, so they upgraded us to an Ocean View room. Everything about the Kahala is beautiful. From the resort and its interior, to the tropical grounds and the man made lagoon. The Kahala is not cheap, costing around $1000 a night..but well worth the money!

That night we had dinner at Plumeria, one of the many Kahala Resort Restaurants.  Great food and Berry Melon Cocktails was a nice way to end a very pleasant day