Some photos from the islands.

Want Them All · 12-29-2009, 02:39 AM

I included an AeAe and some monster-sized trees from the Foster Botanical Garden, the rest are interesting as well. The weather is wonderful, I want to move here already. High 70s to low 80s, water temp is very comfortable. Lush vegetation everywhere, I don't think they need to be watered.

cherokee_greg · 12-29-2009, 10:19 AM

Great pictures thanks

bencelest · 12-30-2009, 02:00 AM

What month did you go there? I imagine during the summer. There are months that rains all the time there too! That's why I guess you don't need to water.

Want Them All · 12-30-2009, 02:40 AM

I'm still here in Hawaii. Will be returning to the mainland in a couple days.

mjdsinsacto · 12-30-2009, 03:44 AM

I haven't visited O'ahu since before 2000, but I recognize the beach pictures are Lanikai in Kailua. Best swimming beach in all of O'ahu, in my opinion.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Want Them All

Here are a couple from when I visited there.

This is my grandson, in one of the many hidden photo ops a few steps through a narrow right-of-way that opens up to this panoramic view. Actually, this spot was the cover of the Driving and Discovering O'ahu--a gem of a book--the year previous to my visit.

Here's Lanikai Beach on the cover of the same book, the year I visited last.

I also remember visiting the Foster Botanical Garden--right in the heart of downtown O'ahu.

mjdsinsacto · 12-30-2009, 03:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Want Them All

I'm still here in Hawaii. Will be returning to the mainland in a couple days.

The waves must be awesome at Waimea on the North Shore this time of year. That should be a sight!

Waimea winter waves

Hang ten!

Summertime in Waimea

justjoan · 12-30-2009, 08:24 AM

Wonderful pictures, thanks so much for sharing!

Want Them All · 12-30-2009, 03:03 PM

mjdsinsacto: I didn't make it to Waimea this time. The photos of your grandson are great, nice location. I know there are some caves here and there along the coast. Pretty much everywhere you turn it's a photo op. Good thing I got 8 GB on my memory card.

Taylor · 12-30-2009, 03:46 PM

Great pictures, WTA. More of the beaches, bananas, and of course other tropical landscape shots, please! I hope you're having a good time.

Want Them All · 12-31-2009, 05:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taylor

Great pictures, WTA. More of the beaches, bananas, and of course other tropical landscape shots, please! I hope you're having a good time.

Enjoy! I hope these can raise the temp for you just looking at them. Even in the cloudy photos, the ambient temp was in the mid 70s, very comfortable. The beach photos were taken at Ke'e Beach, we went snorkeling, saw some beautiful fishes. Bananas were taken at the Limahuli Botanical Garden. It was misting some during our visit, as you can see in the shiny, moist vegetation.

Want Them All · 12-31-2009, 05:46 AM

Deleted due to duplicate post.

Want Them All · 12-31-2009, 05:50 AM

I have the red Ti plant growing in my yard, I'll be looking for the green one, as shown in this photo, to complement it. Add some "elephant ears", and I'll be on my way to copying the island look!

Want Them All · 12-31-2009, 05:57 AM

Mangoes are considered "weeds" on the islands, they propagate freely and easily with no human help. I wish I could have a "weed" this big. They, along with papayas and bananas are all over the place, like "weeds"! BTW, I saw some Mysore, Raja Puri, Dwarf Namwah, in 1 gallon pots for $12 at the Kauai Walmart tonight. Check out the variegated Elephant Ears, pretty cool. They are closely related to Taro, their leaves look identical to my untrained eyes.

momoese · 12-31-2009, 11:21 AM

Thanks for sharing, makes me wish I was there! That Variegated EE is really cool looking!

12-29-2009, 02:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
Want Them All Want Them All's Photo Gallery Location: Central California, USA Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 553 BananaBucks : 477,575 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 333 Times in 140 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Some photos from the islands. I included an AeAe and some monster-sized trees from the Foster Botanical Garden, the rest are interesting as well. The weather is wonderful, I want to move here already. High 70s to low 80s, water temp is very comfortable. Lush vegetation everywhere, I don't think they need to be watered. __________________

12-29-2009, 10:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
cherokee_greg Love those bananas cherokee_greg's Photo Gallery Location: Fresno,CA Find me on the map! Zone: zone 9 Name: Greg Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,357 BananaBucks : 297,747 Feedback: 2 / 100% Said "Thanks" 8,066 Times Was Thanked 3,946 Times in 1,665 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 335 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. Great pictures thanks __________________ Greg zone 9 Fresno,CA http://gardenjot.com/garden/view/1980/Gregs-Banana-Farm

12-30-2009, 02:00 AM	#3 (permalink)
bencelest Banana Nut bencelest's Photo Gallery Location: California Zone 9 Zone: 9 Name: Benny Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,058 BananaBucks : 193,582 Feedback: 3 / 100% Said "Thanks" 15 Times Was Thanked 1,415 Times in 653 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. What month did you go there? I imagine during the summer. There are months that rains all the time there too! That's why I guess you don't need to water. __________________ Banana Nut

12-30-2009, 02:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
Want Them All Want Them All's Photo Gallery Location: Central California, USA Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 553 BananaBucks : 477,575 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 333 Times in 140 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. I'm still here in Hawaii. Will be returning to the mainland in a couple days. __________________

12-30-2009, 08:24 AM	#7 (permalink)
justjoan justjoan Location: suburb of Minneapolis Mn Find me on the map! Zone: 4A Name: Joan Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 338 BananaBucks : 8,825 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Thanks" 106 Times Was Thanked 314 Times in 181 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 179 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. Wonderful pictures, thanks so much for sharing! __________________ Friends are the siblings God never gave you

Members currently in the chatroom: 0
	The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09-06-2009. No one is currently using the chat.

12-30-2009, 03:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Want Them All Want Them All's Photo Gallery Location: Central California, USA Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 553 BananaBucks : 477,575 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 333 Times in 140 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. mjdsinsacto: I didn't make it to Waimea this time. The photos of your grandson are great, nice location. I know there are some caves here and there along the coast. Pretty much everywhere you turn it's a photo op. Good thing I got 8 GB on my memory card. __________________

12-30-2009, 03:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
Taylor Taylor 's Photo Gallery Location: VA Find me on the map! Zone: 8a Name: Taylor Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,084 BananaBucks : 218,281 Feedback: 15 / 100% Said "Thanks" 355 Times Was Thanked 662 Times in 334 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 283 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. Great pictures, WTA. More of the beaches, bananas, and of course other tropical landscape shots, please! I hope you're having a good time.

12-31-2009, 05:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
Want Them All Want Them All's Photo Gallery Location: Central California, USA Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 553 BananaBucks : 477,575 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 333 Times in 140 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. Deleted due to duplicate post. __________________ Last edited by Want Them All : 01-01-2010 at 04:47 AM.

12-31-2009, 05:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
Want Them All Want Them All's Photo Gallery Location: Central California, USA Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 553 BananaBucks : 477,575 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 333 Times in 140 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. I have the red Ti plant growing in my yard, I'll be looking for the green one, as shown in this photo, to complement it. Add some "elephant ears", and I'll be on my way to copying the island look! __________________

12-31-2009, 05:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
Want Them All Want Them All's Photo Gallery Location: Central California, USA Find me on the map! Zone: 9 Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 553 BananaBucks : 477,575 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3 Times Was Thanked 333 Times in 140 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 0 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. Mangoes are considered "weeds" on the islands, they propagate freely and easily with no human help. I wish I could have a "weed" this big. They, along with papayas and bananas are all over the place, like "weeds"! BTW, I saw some Mysore, Raja Puri, Dwarf Namwah, in 1 gallon pots for $12 at the Kauai Walmart tonight. Check out the variegated Elephant Ears, pretty cool. They are closely related to Taro, their leaves look identical to my untrained eyes. __________________

12-31-2009, 11:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
momoese Banana grower momoese's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Zone: zone 10 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 7,590 BananaBucks : 5,141 Feedback: 9 / 100% Said "Thanks" 3,754 Times Was Thanked 10,888 Times in 3,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 729 Times	Re: Some photos from the islands. Thanks for sharing, makes me wish I was there! That Variegated EE is really cool looking!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Holiday Photos!!!	CValentine	Tiki Hut	34	01-23-2010 08:28 PM
Unknown banana found at Tropical islands (European vacation dome)	Jack Daw	Banana Identification	7	08-05-2009 08:47 AM
New Photos	dolphconn	Main Banana Discussion	5	05-02-2009 11:09 AM
Garden Photos	Gabe15	Main Banana Discussion	7	08-29-2008 10:07 PM
3,000 Photos!	MediaHound	Bananas.org Site News	5	05-27-2007 05:52 PM