Global Hawaii Blog

posted by Dave on Aug 19

On a hot day nothing beats an ice cold shave ice from the world famous Matsumoto’s on the North Shore of Oahu.  This particular one is a Pineapple, Creamsicle, Lihing Mui blend with what I call the “insurance policy” which is the plastic yellow cone protecting your hands from drippings and also insuring that if your shave ice should “calve” like a glacier it will not fall to the ground.   Started in 1951 by Mamoru Matsumoto the M. Matsumoto Grocery Store is a North Shore staple selling over 1,00 of these daily half to tourists from around the world and half to locals like myself who make this a North Shore must stop.  If you go be sure to sign in their online guestbook.

posted by Dave on Aug 18

Here we are looking out towards Sharks Cove on the North Shore of Oahu.  Sometimes on the reefs you will see some white tipped reef sharks which give the place its name.  Its a pretty good place to swim during the summer though during the winter months large waves make very dangerous conditions.

posted by Dave on Aug 16

I hope everybody had a great weekend.  The weather has been hot and sunny here in Hawaii.  Here is a picture I took out at Kawailoa Beach on the North Shore of Oahu.  It is right next to the more well know Waimea Bay and Laniakea beaches and provides a less crowded alternative.