Oahu, the Gathering Place

We spend two nights at Waikiki Beach before getting a taxi to the cruise ship port for the main part of our vacation. Our hotel room had a nice view of the ocean, and we had a good time exploring the area. On Saturday morning, we went to the port to board the Pride of America, home for the next week.
We arrived in Honolulu late at night and checked into the Marriott Waikiki Beach. This shot, taken the next morning from the pier, shows our hotel in the center of the picture. Waikiki Beach 20131213-092532 dsc 7438 There are several banyan trees in the park.
Nesting in the Banyan tree Monument to Victoria Kawekiu Lunalilo Kalaninuiahilapalapa Kaiulani Cleghorn, the last heir to the Hawaiian throne.
20131213-111355 dsc 7450 Monument to Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, the father of international surfing.
Another Banyan tree. We saw a really huge one on Maui
Surfing lessons Just chillin in the shade.
Lunch by the pool at the Marriott Local fauna. Random tourist serving as a somewhat reluctant perch Seen in a shop window
Italian dinner at the Marriott View from our hotel room balcony Writing postcards Some more shots from the hotel
Hula lessons at the hotel next door Out for a morning walk
Lunch aboard the Pride of America