Hawaii Photos - Day 6

 The Nortons - Bridget, Becky, Katie, and Mike. 

 Pali overlook.

 The outrigger crew: Chris, Bridget and Mike.

 After a successful ride into shore.

 Bill and the girls.

Mass at Ft. DeRussy.

Day 6. Norton family and visits to Pali and Waikiki.

Another good night's sleep and Chris says she has almost no residual effects from the fall!! The girls, Bridget and Katie, adopted Crabby and Crabette, hope they are able to continue the adventure with us.
We visited Pali lookout and then drove to Honolulu for a stroll down to Waikiki window shopping and people watching, always fun. Lunch on the beach front and then a canoe ride for Chris, Mike and Bridget - surfing seemed too challenging at least now for Chris - we have at least one more place to try. It was 40 years ago that she did it the first time on this very beach.
Next Fort DeRussy and a dip in the pool and a cold drink until the beach front Mass. This was a wonderful mixture of the native Hawaiian traditions with flowers, hula, conch shell sounding welcome and a Catholic Mass. Doubt we will see a Mass more beautiful!

Day 5 Oxnard to LAX to Honolulu

After Chris got up from a well deserved sleep she said she feels pretty good, has not taken any of the good drugs all is healing nicely. The photo of Chris shows the minimal bruising under her right eye, the glasses left the biggest mark.
We took the senic Pacific Coast Highway back to LAX, the clear sky revealed the legendary beauty of the coast. We cannot thank Bob and Carolyn enough for their hospitality and friendship, truly great people and fun to be with!
The trip to Honolulu was good - Hawiian Air even served a complementary dinner that was pretty good. We were met by Mike Norton with leis for both of us before we went to their home for a great night's sleep.

More California Photos

Crabette with Bob, Carolyn and Chris at Herzog Winery.‏

Oxnard Heritage Square-15 early 1900's homes that are now shops‏.

Result of Chris' fall, not too bad.  Good thing her "abnormally thick skull" (that's what the doctor said) was there to protect her.

Day 5 - off to Hawaii.  We added Crabette to our voyage to keep Crabby company.



Day 4 continued - late Thursday

I had a new experience: 6 cute paramedic firemen giving me full attention along with a neck brace before strapping me to a gurney and giving me my first ambulance ride. I missed a step and slammed my head in a wall (no, I wasn't drunk). The CAT scan technician said I had an unusually thick skull and my neck was okay too. The doc gave me some pills and told me to have fun on my trip, so I slept soundly from 3 to 11.

I was impressed by the medical staff, but even more impressed and appreciative of the love and concern Bob and Carolyn showed. Sitting in the waiting room was way beyond expectation. It's great to have old friends who stay so close after 40 years.

Day 4 relaxing day with Willards in. Oxnard

We had a truly relaxing day, lovely weather, a visit to farmers market in the town square. Later to Heritage Square, 15 early 1900's homes moved to the square that make up a quaint shopping area. A very imaginative use of artifacts to create a unique destination. Then off to Herzog Winery for a tasting - good wines and a interesting restaurant. Back to the Willards home for dinner and some Herzog wine and a goog nights sleep.

Ventura Photos

Crabette takes Chris to the Pacific.  (Hope she doesn't make a break for the ocean, Crabette that is, not Chris.)

Chris and Crabette overlooking Ventura and the Pacific.

Cross on the Hill, Ventura.