Nyquist

Editors Note: Once we were on the ship I wasn't able to post about our trip, so I had to wait until we got back. By that time my memory was already hazy and I can't remember exactly what day we did what for Friday and Saturday. I'm relying on photos to write this so I can't guarantee 100% accuracy.

On Friday we were extremely lazy and spent the whole day lying by the pool reading books and taking naps. It was great!


Outrigger Reef Hotel Pool

We went to dinner at the Shore Bird again. While waiting in the bar for a table we saw a commotion just outside the door. Johnny Knoxville was eating at the Shore Bird too and people wanted his autograph and to take photos with him. It was pretty funny to watch.

Then on Saturday we took the local bus to Diamond Head. The bus drops you right outside the entrance, which is a huge hole they cut into the sides of the volcano. You walk (or drive) through it into the center of the crater. You can then hike to the rim of Diamond Head.

The hike starts off on a sloping path that turns into stairs up the inside of the crater. On our way up we stopped and looked back to take photos of the crater.


Diamond Head Crater w/Entrance in Background of Photo on Left.

We then proceeded through tunnels that dug into the crater wall, taking you fron the inside to the outside. Pretty cool.


Ian Hiking Through Diamond Head Crater Wall

Once at the top and on the outside edge of the crater, you had excellent views of Oahu.


View from Top of Diamond Head Crater

It was a really nice way to end our stay on Oahu, as the next day (Sunday) we were heading off on the cruise ship!

~ Christina

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