Spending the day in Waikiki

I've been enjoying my new camera.  Each opportunity that I have to pull it out and snap a picture, I do it.  I've been playing with the settings but I still have a lot to learn.  So, in lieu of a "wordy" post for today's entry, I'm going to do pictures and captions.  I'm hoping that you enjoy the pictures!

On 15 January, we had a spontaneous day of brunch and walking around Waikiki. Hale Koa. Ft. Derussy. International Market Place. Duke's.

Annika (Ya Ya) and Lola.  Waiting for brunch at the Hale Koa. Do you see the bougainvilleas behind them? I would love for mine to be this full!

Bird of paradise.

Travis and Annika. International Market Place. Koi pond.

Annika.

Cheesy grin!

Lola. International Market Place.

Koi.

Travis. International Market Place.

Annika. Smoothie. Duke's.

Diamond Head. While we were at Duke's.

Lola naps while we have drinks at Duke's.

The beach view from Duke's. That's beyond Diamond Head.  Over near Hawaii Kai.

Our nightly "reading" with Lola. I have "Moon Secrets" and "The Going to Bed Book" on my Nook Tablet.  We read and "play" together with Lola. She loves it! (please excuse the mess and frumpy look)