We set off after breakfast today for a swim at Waikiki beach, and then returned to our rooms for free time…..well, Zac and Sam used the lounge room in our room to do some schoolwork, and I supervised (ie. made sure they didn’t fall asleep or get distracted) with my nose in a novel while the others enjoyed free time 😉

Lunch was açai bowls and poke bowls from Island Vintage coffee (Abi had to tick that off the to-do list for Tom), and then everyone (else) set off on the public bus to Diamond Head. Ross suggested I shouldn’t do it because my left ankle is quite swollen and painful – I’ve diagnosed myself with Achilles tendonitis and am determined not to tear it – 20,000+ steps every day of this holiday has worn me down a little. We also agreed that I don’t have anything to prove as I climbed Diamond Head last year with friends, but also that I would slow everyone down if I did climb it.

So while the others set off on their mountain climbing adventure, I decided to attack my own mountain – of washing! The family took 66 minutes to climb and descend Diamond Head, including plenty of time at the top for photos. All this photos are on Zac’s camera rather than an iPhone though, so I will need him to send one for me to add to this post. In the meantime, admire this laundry! 😂

I had time to straighten both our rooms while the washing machine was going, and while the dryer was going I went for a swim at the pool and read a book!

Once everyone returned from their big walk, we went back down to the beach (a block from our hotel) for a refreshing swim and returned to get ready for dinner. A mix-up occurred when I sent Ross, Tim and Jarrod for pre-dinner drinks – funny but long story, but after they tried out Ruth’s Chris Steak House and the rest of us examined a Denny’s menu, we decided it would be simpler and quicker to get pizzas from Giovanni’s delivered to our room (and a 10% discount, especially given we have an early start tomorrow.