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Author Archives: David Cross
Biking Long-Distance? Prepare Like a Pro
This week I have a returning guest author posting that will encourage some thinking for the new year as we look forward when we can safely travel during pandemic times. Photo via Pixabay You’ve come a long way since breaking … Continue reading
Looking Back on the Past 3 Years of Travel
Wow – it has been a challenging two years, yet I have been able to maintain and grow the blog despite the COVID pandemic and travel restrictions. I thought I would reflect a little on what has made the blog … Continue reading
Hiking Diamond Head
When the weather is great in Waikiki, where is the closest and best place to take a short hike with the best views? No, not the beach in the morning! How about trying to get some shots from above at … Continue reading
Hawaii Botanical Gardens
Tons of great places to eat here in Waikiki and they all do not have to be famous name brands. Last night, we had a great dinner at Zigu and enjoyed a relaxing evening in the hot tub, so we … Continue reading
Oahu
Hawaii is not just Honolulu and Waikiki, it is also about the great islands. We decided to visit a few sites around Oahu since it was a little bit of a rainy day. But first, I had to kick off … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking, Running, Travel
Tagged blog, Botanical Gardens, Hawaii, Hiking, Hoʻomaluhia, Lighthouse trail, Oahu, Running, Travel
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Whales and You
We wanted to mostly relax and unwind this week in Hawaii, but after a day or two, you can resist exploring a little. We decided to take a short and inexpensive venture for the morning and see if we might … Continue reading
Waikiki Shopping District
We did not get a hotel right on the beach, we actually planned and secured and awesome deal 9 months in advance to stay at the Ritz-Carlton Residence in Waikiki (Honolulu). Instead of eating in the expensive hotel restaurant, we … Continue reading
Travelling to Hawaii During Pandemic
I must admit, I have almost never in my life travelled during the holidays, but this year was a little different with the pandemic and the craving to get out. Where did we choose? Hawaii! 9+ months ago, the deals … Continue reading
Time to Get Boosted!
Yep – you guessed it, I got my 3rd COVID-19 vaccine shot (booster) Friday. Yeah! I am excited. Some mental relief. And everyone is asking – what are the side effects? Let’s start with WHY I got the booster. Multiple … Continue reading
Posted in COVID-19, Travel
Tagged blog, booster, COVID-19, International, Moderna, Travel, vaccine
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Fighting the Cold War
I know this posting is sounding a little different, but I thought I would share a recognition that I just received in the mail this week from the Department of Defense. I don’t post very often about by military service … Continue reading
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