After getting all my activity reservations in order, except the Waikiki Starlight Luau which I have to get tickets for while the desk is open tomorrow, I have thoroughly wandered the resort taking my usual complement of touristy photos. The Hilton Hawaiian Village is indeed that, self-enclosed with shops and restaurants and its own private access to Waikiki Beach (which I quickly found, seeking sight and sound of the ocean like a drowning man seeks the surface of the same). It is very peaceful here, the bustle just enough to reflect good cheer and the sands stretching along infinity are not crowded at all. Surfers dotted the distance, either paddling in the waves or running along a rocky pier extending out into the bay. Although, it was the beginning of the evening and that could be a factor in the population, we shall see how it looks tomorrow. I have picked up a pair of board shorts and a traditional Hawaiian shirt; anxious to try the beach bum outfit out :-)
The live band's island music beckoned me toward the Tropics Bar and Grill as I explored dinner options, but I needed more substantial fare... all I have had to eat today was a sandwich and chips bought on the plane! I am surprised I'm still standing, with the lack of food and the extra five hours in today (it is almost midnight in my usual timezone). I expect I shall crash soon, but first I have settled on fueling myself at Hatsuhana, a Japanese restaurant in the Rainbow Bazaar, where the Hawaiian glazed pork (with fresh pineapple juice and slices) is truly a treat.
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