Hawaii Trip 2021

Posted on by chris.chernick

We had a wonderful vacation in Hawaii from May 20, 2021 to June 5, 2021. We had delayed the trip which was originally planned for September 2020, but had to delay it due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We did have to adhere to some strict protocols, but that did not matter we were taking the trip and would do what we had to do. That entailed each of us signing up on the Hawaiian Tourist website to give details of our trip, including air and hotel and answer health questions, oddly if we had a flu shot. Three days before our flight to Oahu we drove to Pennsylvania to have COVID Tests (the particular test was not offered in New Jersey). We got the necessary negative result and loaded to the site and shortly later got the required QCR code which we showed on arrival in Oahu.

This process was done two more times for each of the islands we were flying to, which was Maui on May 24, and Kauai on May 30.

In Oahu we visited the Arizona Memorial and Diamond Head, which I hiked to the top of.

  • Arizona Memorial
  • Turret
  • List of those lost from the attack

We also visited Punch Bowl National Cemetery and visited the grave of Carrie Ann Foley, little daughter of Patrick Foley.

We visited Diamond Head and I hiked up to the top, it was difficult because part of the path was lava rock which had many crevices which made for very carefully following the path.

  • Overlooking the Ocean from the top
  • Another View
  • A view of the landscape from on high
Hike up Diamond Hea

We flew to Maui and had five days there.

We did a lot of exploring on Maui, including driving to a park up a windy road and a town where we did some shopping.

  • Pa’ia State Park
  • Pa’ia State Park
  • Leoda’s for sandwiches and individual pies
  • The famous Macadamia pancakes
Sampling of Maui
Snorkeling in Maui
Sunset in Maui

  • These tall skinny trees absorb water from the fog cover
  • Some pretty flowers
  • Pretty flowers
It was discovered that the tall trees absorbed water from the fog and caused it to rain, so many years ago they planted these trees to create rainfall. Amazing story but true.

We also did a day trip to Lanai from Maui.

  • One of two supermarkets in Lanai City
  • The Ginger Cafe where we had breakfast and lunch
  • The historical society
  • Megan in the Ginger Cafe
  • A memorial
  • The inscription

Kauai was our favorite island so much lush green everywhere.

  • The Tree Tunnel
  • Overlooking the scenery
  • By the ocean
  • A display at the hotel
  • A parrot at the hotel
We took a helicopter tour – that took us all around and the mountain ranges and the Na Pali Coast. Thanks to the no doors on the helicopter we were able to get great pictures
Helicopter Tour

We also went to the Kauai Coffee Company

  • Chris drinking coffee??? Never.. but Yes!
I am not a coffee drinker but the coffee was so good I even enjoyed a cup!!!!

On Kaui we also went to a Luau at the hotel – the first they did since last year.

  • Ready for the luau
  • Hawaiian Singers
  • Fire Dancer
  • Fire Dancer
  • Fire Dancer
  • Young Dancer
  • Hawaiian Dancer waving to me

Our last day we went on a Snorkeling / Sunset Dinner Cruise.

  • Part of Na Pali Coast
  • Chris
  • Chris Snorkeling
  • Chris on the boat
  • Megan on the boat
Sunset Diner Cruise

Our trip to Hawaii was spectacular – we enjoyed every moment of our time there. We plan to return one day maybe even next year!!! If you have never gone there please consider it: you will not be disappointed.

Aloha – have an Aloha day…. wonderful pace of life there, I hope to continue that as we enjoy the beautiful spring / summer weather here on the eastern coast of this great country!

3 thoughts on “Hawaii Trip 2021”

  2. Loved all the pictures! Thanks for taking us along with you on this memorable trip. So glad you were able to go.

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