Well, sorta. Past tense. Finally got around to uploading some of the highlights of my trip back home. To the left you’ll see Makapu’u Beach with Rabbit Island in the background. Waves can get nuts there, but that day it was calm.
While I was there, I stopped off the Pali highway to take a picture of the Ko’olau mountain range, so lush and green. I love how the clouds eerily creep over the top of the mountain range.
Since I was there, I decided to play tourist and stop off at the Pali lookout to take in the scenery. As a youngster I took nature for granted, but whenever I’m home in the islands, taking in the scenery is what I look forward to most (besides stuffing my face).
Speaking of stuffing one’s face, Matsumoto’s shave ice in Haleiwa is a must have when visiting. If you have been to Oahu before and not had some, then you missed a page in the tourist handbook. If you can’t make it out to the North Shore, check out Waiola’s shave ice in town. A little side story: I used to work in a shave ice truck and we’d make them as big as your head. I kid you not. We also used to make malasadas (sugar coated portuguese donuts) around the same size. Our “baker’s dozen” was anywhere from 15-25 malasadas per bag, depending on how we felt. The truck closed down shortly thereafter. End story.
Since Hawaii was previously my stomping grounds, I typically always eat at the same places everytime I am back. Boring I know, but nostalgia gets the best of me. I had lunch with a friend Mai, who suggested we try a new eatery (new to me at least) called Town. Located in Kaimuki, I was quite impressed and had an awesome panini. Besides the good food, the highlight was the LEMONADE. It had honey, mint and (brace yourself) parsley juice. Tastes as good as it looks.
Just as I always hit up the same eateries, I always tend to support the same stores. I’m a big fan of streetwear (and a recovering sneaker addict) so its a must that I hit up Kicks Hawaii each time I’m home. I got a LOT of respect for them and thoroughly enjoy reading their weekly e-newsletter, sign up and peep it. Not to leave empty handed, I copped one of their latest tees, “Police & Thieves,” featuring Hawaii 5-0 Jack Lord up against Tony Montana. Support small business!
Oh oh, footwear relapse! Peep the new custom Hawaiian Island Creations slippers I copped. For those confused, people in Hawaii call them “slippers,” but you might know them as flip flops, sandals, zoris, etc. Purple and white with the black/white base. I love it cause H.I.C lets you choose the colors, so it’s always nicer than the plain jane joints you normally see in stores.
Slipper fashion son, don’t sleep on it! I am especially proud of this one, tan/brown base finished off with the cream and clear straps. Just cause you are rocking the feet casual don’t mean you shouldn’t stay fly! Oh and get this: the slippers themselves are actually MADE IN JAPAN, so technically I keep my feet JDM. Haha, I’m a dork.