In case you missed the name change and update on where this blog is going, you can read all about how True Colours is now Land of Marvels here. And to celebrate, now through the end of February all my ad spots will be 25% off with code “landofmarvels” so head on over and get yours now!
We are back from our weekend escape to the Oregon Coast, which I can’t wait to share all about but first we’re going back a couple weeks to our most recent trip to the Islands of Hawaii. As you know if you follow this blog, I travel to Hawaii quite frequently for work but usually Nick only goes with me in August every year. This year, he booked a few photo projects while we were there so we both went a couple weeks ago. It was an insanely busy 4 days on Oahu with work and other commitments, as it usually is, but we did manage to see different parts of the island and get in a couple sunrises while there.
We flew in on a Thursday and spent the rest of the day and Friday working but on Saturday during our time there, we watched the sunrise while Nick did a photoshoot for an architecture company and then afterwards, headed to Waikiki to meet my parents and walk along the beach and grab breakfast. I always like to make it down to Waikiki at least once while in the Islands, even if it’s just for a few hours. While I never feel like a tourist in Hawaii, at least when you’re in Waikiki you can act like one!
Photos by Nick Nieto Photography
Lani says
Congrats on the name change, if congrats are in order….and thanks for the Waikiki pics. Hawaii is my home (but I’ve been living in Thailand for the past 4-5 years) and it looks the same as I remember it! 😀
Casey says
Thank you! 🙂 And it’s so true, Hawaii seems to never change!
Kristin says
Even though I’ve lived here for what seems like forever, I still feel like a tourist when I head into Waikiki! It’s something new, different, out of the everyday, and there’s always something interesting going on – and it’s only 20 minutes from my house.
Casey says
Yea, it definitely feels different than the rest of Hawaii!
Bailey K. says
I used to live in the Kapahulu area (between Waikiki and Diamond Head), so I know the Waikiki area pretty well. I loved it during the fall – when there aren’t that many crowds (although there are always at least some tourists in Waikiki). I don’t mind tourists at all, but the crowds were crazy there in the summer.
Casey says
Totally! I love Waikiki at sunrise, it’s calm and quiet and truly such a beautiful stretch of land!
Valerie Price says
Gorgeous photos! This looks like such a stunning place!
Casey says
Thank you! It really is.
Nikki @The Pin the Map Project says
what gorgeous photos! On a side note, what plug in do you use for the pinterest buttons? I have been looking around at different plug ins but have not found one that allows me to pick and choose which images can be pinned.
Nikki
http://www.thepinthemapproject.com
Casey says
I have my web designer (Amanda from Living in Another Language) do all the Pinterest buttons but I’m sure you could email her and ask!
Nikki @The Pin the Map Project says
Ah Amanda is actually who designed my website 🙂 I will ask her.
Casey says
Oh perfect!!! 🙂
Catherine Lux says
Wow! It looks so beautiful! I’d love to go to Hawaii one day, it’s just so far from the UK 🙁
C x
Lux Life
Casey says
That is true.. .it’s so far from the UK… but if you ever get the chance you could go direct London-Seattle and then direct Seattle – Hawaii!