8/6/08 The longest day

We were up at5:30 to get to the aprot by 7:30 for the 8:30 flight to Dallas. On travel days I enjoy being so close to the airport.

The flight to Dallas was great, lots of leg room. We got to Dallas Early arriving on gate away from our departure gate. This gave up pleanty of time barbacue and sweet tea. The flight to Hawaii was cramped. Andy chnges seats so a family could sit together. This acto of kindness was returned quickly as the mom manged to reset Hope's nonfunctioning IPOD. As for American airline, no nickel and diming for soda or pillow and blankets. Thank goodness for small favors.

I am now a fan of the thrifty blue chip card. The rental bus was crowded and we moved right to the head of the line because of the sweet little card. A real blessing when all we wanted was to get to the hotel. Getting the GPS up and running was more challening than expected but we did eventually make in to the Hyatt Wakaki. I guess it was the priceline bid that got us a handicapped room with only a shower and no bath tub. I was more nervous when the clerk took my credit card and disappeared for a couple of minutes. Guess I'm still leery after having the number recently stolen. No big deal about the room we were too tired to care. A quick change of clothers then out to walk to dinner. We decided to see how the other half lives and chose House Without a Key at the Halekalane. Good food, Great service and wonderful location. They even recreated a Konk Coooler for Andy using his directions. We shopped aour way back to the hotel. I found a print at Wyland Gallery that will need to be seriously thought about. It's now 8pm here 2am back home. I am beat. We can hear the Hawaiian singer outside our room. Tororrow the exploration begins.

Random thoughts.

The airport here smells wonderful. It must be all the flowers from the lie the greeters are holding.

If you want to KNOW you are in hawaii, have dinner at House Without a Key. So relaxing with so much customer service. The setting, outside with a killer view of Diamondhead, the Hawaiian music trio and the hula dancer all let you know that you have arrived.