the morning view from our first Waikiki hotel. Almost artistic, isn't it?
The same morning after moving to our second Waikiki Hotel (we tested one hotel at the airport and two in Waikiki on this particular stay).
And a related video titled 'Ocean Front with Sacrifice':
We begin this Wednesday's touring by visiting the legendary Aloha Stadium Farmer's Market/Swap Meet (located a respectable distance from Waikiki and therefore requiring a certain commitment of car-hassle and precious daytime hours). Frankly, we took no photos or video here because - no offense - but this was neither Farmer's Market nor Swap Meet. Perhaps it used to be, but a lot of guide book authors had better get out and do a little follow-up research for the next edition...ahem! Aside from the few folks (comprising about 5% of the entire market) who crack coconuts for $5 a piece, the guy selling music (and ONLY music), and the brah sitting on the 'aina, genuinely carving Made in Hawaii kine wood sculptures, this market has Chinatownesque, Kiheiesque, Konaesque kitschy-price-fixing-market written all over it. If you're looking for overpriced made-in-china-to-look-hawaiian crap with hibiscus prints, then this is your place for sure. If you are looking for a genuine Hawaiian Farmer's Market or an authentic Hawaiian neighborhood Swap Meet, then forget Aloha Stadium!
Stop number two on this day's schedule was Chinatown Honolulu. There had long been a desire to have an honest 'on foot' look at this place and we're glad we finally did as there are a few hidden gems here.
In these two video clips, join us on a quick walking tour of fruits, fish, noodles, hula supplies, drunks, lei stands, and a few other memorable stops along the way:
HNL Chinatown #1:
HNL Chinatown #2:
After this, we bee-lined for our hotel for a quick shower and change of clothes as there was some special hula on our horizon tonight...see next post (above).
A hui hou!
Kepani & Kamila
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