The Gang Goes to Hawaii

One

We are on an aircraft once again

Heading west, arriving don’t know when. 

We left an hour late. 

Not cancelled. That was great. 

Honolulu, hopefully by 10.

Two

Airline’s problem cancelled many flights. 

Maintenance crews working days and nights. 

They’re fixing all the planes, 

So no one complains

Instead they are met with delights.

Three

We arrived, 17th floor, us two, 

We made it by 11, phew. 

I rented a Tesla

It has a lot extra. 

This morning, just look at our view. 

Four

The car is very quiet, and clean. 

The number of controls is obscene. 

Driving is not scary, 

Surrounded by safety.

Enjoying the ride with my queen.

Five

For drinks we met Molly and Gabor

Friends I’ve known for 50 years or more. 

They brought Steve and Mary Pat

and then after that

With friends, we had dinner by the shore. 

Six

We ate dinner at 100 Sails.

First drinks, it was me and 3 females

The whole meal was divine

With starters and wine 

But before that a few great cocktails.

Seven

We all had the most fantastic meal.

The drinks and four courses was for real. 

No easy choice for wine. 

Ok, this one is fine. 

But the great dessert made us all squeal.

Eight

Yesterday we drove to the North Shore. 

It was windy; there were waves galore.

First to Haleiwa, 

Then to Waialua

There were gift shops and food trucks and more. 

Nine

Back to HNL with my small squad. 

Outrigger has drinks at MonkeyPod. 

The menu had pupu

So we ordered a few. 

I eat way too much, I’m full. Oh. god! 

Ten

Mai-tais there are known as the greatest. 

Having two would make you the bravest. 

With great liquors unknown

Pineapple slice and foam. 

You can even have it for breakfast.

Eleven

We had trouble finding a table. 

We got one as soon as they were able. 

Since, outside was windy, 

And city view pretty, 

We’re “al fresco”, it wasn’t painful. 

Twelve

Still windy, tho we sat by the wall.

Most were a little comfy, not all. 

Since it was chilly,

Ryan got something frilly. 

So Anne ended up with the shawl. 

Thirteen

Our great dinner was at Merriman’s. 

Raisa made most of our dinner plans. 

Each and every dish

Was really delish. 

We recommend that place, we’re big fans.

Fourteen

Luau is always so much fun.

After the setting of the sun. 

Excitement is higher, 

When dancing with fire. 

It’s sad when the show is all done. 

Fifteen

They greeted us with leis and photos. 

One woman had a bra of cocos. 

The pork was so tender

With drinks from a blender, 

And dancers with swinging elbows. 

Sixteen

Coco and candle are famous nuts. 

Wearing the former takes lotsa guts.

The hula is graceful

As you sway your navel. 

You can also shake your hips and butts.

Seventeen

Last night we ate at the Hula Grill. 

Raisa made the plans, she knows the drill

We all had a great view. 

And Kelly was there too.

Wonderful food! We all ate our fill. 

Eighteen

For starters we had lots of great fish.

Everyone agreed it was delish. 

Then we got our entree,

Someone had a chardonnay. 

Ordering dessert was our next wish. 

Nineteen

Check out the menu, we had to try

A Pineapple Cake and a Hula Pie. 

The cake was pretty good

As they both knew it should. 

The Hula Pie was huge, my oh my!

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