Honolulu, HI (USA)

Another opportunity for a trip to the Hawaiian Islands - my second this month! Left Hampton Roads early in great weather - almost no clouds for the whole day. [Flying with Mike F.] Our itinerary took us through Dayton, OH - best weather I've seen there ever. Stopped again near San Jose, CA. Trip on the Bravo track was uneventful and we got into Honolulu just before a big rain storm. We had trouble getting transportation so hired a cab that picked us up at 1700L.  Even with lots of other traffic on the way to Waikiki Beach, we arrived at the Hilton Hawaiian Village by 1730. After getting checked into my room (1745), I went to the hotel store and picked up some 100% Kona coffee beans for Nicky and the rest of the crew. Later, I met everyone for some drinks on the beach - we relaxed out there until around 1900. Bed early because we're leaving in the morning.