Corny I know but we’ve got so used to our daily Aloha and Mahalo whenever we do anything, it is sad to be leaving the politeness, wonderful service and cheeriness of America! I will however, not miss the Christmas carols, enough already.
Today we did some last minute things, watched the beach for a long long time, sat on our beautiful balcony and read while taking in Diamond Head and the sunset. I’ve started a new book, The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson. Anyone read it? It’s quite addictive. I’m still going with Cross Stitch but geez it is a slow love story…
Infinity pool at the Sheraton. Can you tell the difference between the pool and ocean?
Mid morning snack. A Dole banana. These are so good, so flavoursome.
At Adam’s request we went back to Cheesecake Factory for lunch. I think it is the fact that we have nothing like it back home (and it’s good value!) that we’ve been there 3 times on this holiday! Plus lunch was a good option for ample digestion before bed. I am so sick of going to bed full to the brim.
This time though I was a little more cautious (since googling the calorific value of my Fish Tacos 
…). This was the Weight Management Spicy Chicken Salad (yes that is the name of it), which they guarantee is under 590 calories (which I still reckon is pretty damn high for a salad but having been in America for 2 weeks and my jeans pretty much not fitting anymore, I’m now considering low-cal). So you know, still high for lunch in my books but better than the rest of the menu! I asked for the dressing on the side and didn’t use it. Hopefully I saved some cals there.
It was completely delicious! I wished it had avocado but really it didn’t need it. I didn’t eat the rice either (underneath the chicken) and left about 1/3rd of the chicken but ate all the greens, beans, salsa and veg. It was entirely humungous of course.
Adam ordered the Loads of Fun Burger. He wanted a burger from here all trip so last hoorah hey?
Gross hey? He didn’t eat a lot of the bread because it was totally drenched in butter. Eeewwww. Anyway, he said he enjoyed it so I guess that is good. Hopefully he doesn’t have a heart attack on the flight home. By the way, check out the size of my Club Soda. I put the pepper there so you had a guide.
And you get unlimited refills!
I got a new hat today, better late than never. I’ve been looking for a wide hat all trip. You’ve probably noticed I’ve been wearing my Nike running cap round the pool. Tres glam, I know but better than sunburn. I’ll use this in Sydney though, nice wide brim so no sunburn and wrinkles for me. Though I am looking a little pink…
Later in the afternoon, fruit craving. Hawaii pineapple for the last time.
1/2 the pack eaten while sitting here.
Back at the room we had some Kendall Jackson SB that we got at ABC while we enjoyed our beautiful view.
Yum yum!
Great shot of Diamond Head.
Surfers by twilight.
No dinner tonight but I did snack on some Stacy’s pita chips (the last of our pack) and some Kashi crackers. Both these guys are addictive so maybe I’m happy we can’t get them at home!!!
We did have dessert though.
Back to my fave, Red Mango, for one last go. This time I had the new flavour Tangomonium (tropical) with blackberries. And we accidently stumbled upon The Honolulu Cookie Company who had free samples. This was bad. I don’t even like cookies but managed to eat about 2 cookies worth in choc covered samples!
Times 2. Now I feel sick. . Still, they were delicious! We are all packed and ready to go for our 9 hour flight tomorrow morning. Note that we had to buy an extra bag today (a lovely Hawaiian print number that was the cheapest we could find). We actually didn’t buy that much stuff but new sneaks take up lots of room as well as dirty washing. We need a washing machine asap!!! 2 weeks of gym clothes…
And so it is bye bye Hawaii and tomorrow hello beautiful Sydney, we lose a day (Wednesday). Hope you’ll come along for some more adventures? It seems it is only 1.5 weeks till Christmas!
5am wakeup call so better go. Night all.
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