A week ago, I took my parents on a Hawaiian vacation. We stayed in a Honolulu apartment, a block from Waikiki beach. My father is rehabilitating from successful neck surgery.

A few of the highlights from our trip were the visit to the Polynesian Cultural Center and the awesome show “Ha, the Breath of Life,” drinking a delicious non-alcoholic Hakka at Yauatcha, almond-pineapple-coconut croissants at the b. patisserie Waikiki International Market Place, and crepes with fresh local fruit at Arrancio di Mare.

I also enjoyed getting up early and taking my boogie board in the warm ocean water. On Saturday night, I went to the oceanfront Rumfire nightclub at the Sheraton-Waikiki, where the atmosphere was friendly and full of energy.

Here are some photos from our trip:

The Hakka

Waikiki

Paul with the cast of Ha Breath of Life at the Polynesian Cultural Center

Pineapple Boat

Pop and Paul at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel

Pop and Paul at Waikiki Beach

Pop with mystery woman (aka Mom)

Pop at Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

Paul at Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

Paul and Pop at Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

Waikiki Beach

Pop at Polynesian Football Hall of Fame

Paul enjoying The Hakka