TROPICAL

For the first time in years I was not in the water at first light Saturday morning.








I went to the very old Waioli Tea Room for breakfast with good friends.











The Waioli Tea Room sits in an area known for it foliage. Its been there since 1922. Great place, good food, VERY different from the Ocean.







The green beauty of this place erases all thoughts of the drought we are in..







The word Tropical was invented just to describe a place like this...










I am a tropical island gal =0D......

Comments

Cloudia said…
that place is rich with lingering mana. while working at the Salvation Army on the property (once Queen Kaahumanu's) overnights I often felt it...





Aloha from Waikiki

Comfort Spiral
June 28, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Firefly the Travel Guy said…
I am amazed that the tea room has been around for so long. It must be quite relaxing sitting and having a cup of coffee in such an environment.
June 28, 2010 at 11:59 PM
Kalei's Best Friend said…
That lobster claw is gorgeous.. I remember seeing the sign there.. wished we had gone in...
June 29, 2010 at 2:56 AM
Anonymous said…
It is this one reason why I do drink tea - thank you for this much needed escape. Please have a great Wednesday.

daily athens
June 29, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Leilani Tresise said…
Cloudia I so agree. another place of quiet! it always amazes me how our ansestors chose such peaceful places !


Fire its an awesome spot. The homes in the surrounding area are just amazing..


Next time you can stop Chrissy.. ur camera in this spot would be magnificent!


Ur welcome Robert! =0D
June 29, 2010 at 11:35 PM
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