1898 foto of Sufer with Diamond Head behind

Surfboard Rider Diamond Head, Hawaii in 1898

One of the first known images of a surfer. Missionaries who went to the island after Captain Cook's death in 1789 virtually stamped out all surfing in Hawaii because they thought it ungodly. But it survived.

Adios Hawaii

Well the family decided to sell the place in Hawaii Kai and I'm pretty much settled in my little place on the West Coast of Mexico. Unless something unforseen happens my visits to Oahu have come to an end. I'll just leave you with this Kite surfing video off Diamond Head - one of my favorite ways to pass a few hours watching.

The Saturday Farmers' Market

Saturday Farmer's Market
Parking Lot C (Off of Diamond Head Road)
Kapiolani Community College
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421

This is Honolulu's premiere farmers' market, the only one featuring all Hawaii grown and produced foods.

This is a true farmers' market: the farmers and food producers are in attendance to tell you about their products, how they grow them and how you should prepare them.

You'll find a variety of products including fruits, vegetables, flowers, beef, aqua cultured seafood, fresh baked breads, hand made pastas, tropical jams and jellies, unique snack foods, honey, baked goods, specialty seasonings and more. Shop for dinner at one stop.

Come to eat breakfast: a different restaurant prepares hot breakfast plates each week. You'll also find fresh baked scones, oatcakes and other baked items to have with a cup of Hawaii-grown coffee.

The Saturday crowds

These are real flowers

Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation Web Site

Windsurfing Diamond Head

This area is just east of Waikiki in front of Diamond Head and an easy walk down a trail to beach and public showers. Parking is not always so easy

The best spot to windsurf on the south shore is diamond head by far. The tradewinds whip in down the front of the crater and out to sea creating awesome power. Also a great surf spot, diamond heads waves make for an added bonus for experienced windsurfers to perform airial manuevers on the way out and catch so extra speed on the way in.

Quiet beaches along the bottom of the cliffs for walking, swimming or sunbathing

Public shower and shave - after

Web page with a few more pictures