Friday, Waikiki

Woke up fairly early because our body clocks are really confused by now! Went to Starbucks (of course) around the corner, then walked the 50 metres to the beach: beautiful, although with cloudy skies you don't get the blue effect; the water is very clean and clear. We hopped on the bus then to go to Ala Moana Centre. Now, if you've been to Hawaii, you just sighed, “Aaahh....” because you know Ala Moana Centre is on Ala Moana Boulevarde, Waikiki, about 5 mins by bus and it's THE place to go SHOPPING! We did have a good time, although with already overfilled bags, we're really not spending that much. The transport here is really cheap: we pay $1 as seniors ($2 regulars) and you get a “transfer” which means even with the long bus trip, you can hop back on again and do the return trip for no extra cost.
After lunch we walked around to the beach again and Graham had his first swim: he said the water isn't cold at all.
Amusing story for you: for those who knew I broke my middle toe on my left foot a few days before we left, God healed it straight away and even though it went many shades of blue and black, it didn't give me an ounce of trouble in all the walking we've done. Well … last night I broke the little toe on my right foot! As I feared, I couldn't get shoes anywhere near it; I prayed at that stage … on the walk this afternoon to the beach I wore closed shoes – a little uncomfortable but nowhere near last night; the toe is very pretty in colour and is definitely broken but it looks like it won't be a problem!! I'd appreciate your prayers for the healing to continue, if you feel so inclined – thanks!
Tonight there were fireworks at sunset because tomorrow morning they're having their Gay Pride Parade. We're going to Pearl Harbour early, so it will be over when we get back.