Friday, May 3, 2013

Aloha to Kahala - Wai'alae Beach Park


Kahala is an affluent neighborhood east of Diamond Head.   I drove to the Wai'alae Beach Park to start my photo safari.

  
Kahala is located on the southeast corner of Oahu.  It doesn't offer expansive beaches ... but unique topography.

 Love this little island of palm trees!


It was fairly quiet in the natural cove ... but I could hear the waves roaring in the distance.

The beach leads to the Kahala Hotel and Resort (at this link) ... 

 ... the hotel is home to several honu (turtles) ...

... and the Dolphin Quest.  The hotel works with Sea Life Park to care for the honu and nai`a (dolphins).

I'm a sucker for waterfalls!  I am giving away a book choice from my convention stash to one commenter from this week's comments.  To enter the giveaway,

 1.  Leave a comment about dolphins - check out their names on the hotel website at this link.  What's your favorite name?   Mine is Liko.

 2.  This giveaway is open to all readers.

 3.  Comments are open through Saturday, May 4, 10 pm in Hawaii.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, May 5, at The Reading Reviewer.

 Mahalo,

 Kim in Hawaii

Up close photo of a plumeria flower placed in a tree trunk. 
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14 comments:

  1. Lory LeeMay 3, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    I like Kolohe ('Rascal'). I like the fact that he's the first to try different things and not shy about it. There would be no boring moments with him. :)

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  2. Diane D - FloridaMay 3, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    I like the name Hoku (Star). He's good natured, like me, and likes to learn new things.

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  3. MayMay 3, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Love dolphins. :)

    Hoku,I think... I like being named after a star!

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  4. Linda McDonaldMay 3, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Kolohe is my favorite of the names. Love the dolphins. Such beautiful and intelligent beings. Thanks for the photo tour.

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  5. Karen CMay 3, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    I like Kolohe the best too because he is not shy (which I am) and likes to try new things (which I do).

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  6. catsladyMay 3, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I liked Nai Noa, the wanderer. Oh, these were all gorgeous pictures!

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  7. NaMay 3, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    I like Liho. The dolphins and turtles are adorable!

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  8. bn100May 3, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    They're cute. Liho

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  9. ann albaMay 3, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    OMGOSH I want to stay there ... it is a beautiful place... Love how bright the room is.
    Liho - ('Rare and Precious') is my favorite with Liko a Very close second..

    Have a good one Ann/alba

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  10. DebbyMay 3, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    I like Lono.

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  11. JaneMay 3, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    I like Hoku.

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  12. AnonymousMay 3, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Thanks get pic thanks
    Abe a great weekend
    Kimh

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  13. erinMay 4, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    Kolohe - ('Rascal')... he sounds like fun :) Thanks for the fabulous pics!

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  14. LizMay 4, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart is a favorite.

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