Travel to Oahu, Hawaii – Episode 184 Transcript

Travel to Oahu, Hawaii – Amateur Traveler Episode 184 Transcript

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Robin: Diamond Head is actually an extinct volcano. It’s just the crater of a volcano. The crater itself is known as Laeahi. You can climb up Diamond Head. I would recommend going early in the morning when it’s warm. Do plan to take a flashlight and do plan to take some water along. There is a staircase where you can climb up. You are actually inside the crater and then you get to the top and you have an absolutely wonderful view.

Chris: And you mentioned there are a lot of things to do for a lot of different people. So lets look at some of the highlights. If I wanted to just lie on the beach, what’s the best beach?

Robin: The best beach, if you want to see and be seen, of course goes to Waikiki. That’s great. If you want some place that is not too far from Waikiki and it still has great beaches, there’s Ala Moana Beach Park. Magic Island is a beautiful place to go. Going out to the North Shore. Once you get to Haleiwa, now you are definitely in the heart of the North Shore. And any of the beaches out there are beautiful. Of course, it depends on the time of year as well.

Chris: Ok.

Robin: Come wintertime, the waves out on the North Shore are huge. The undertow in the water is very strong. This is not a time to be going into the water. It is definitely a time to be watching it and recognizing how powerful Mother Nature is. And if you are there on a day when they’re holding one of the surfing championships, you’ll be treated to a real thrill to see these experts surfing these enormous, enormous waves. So wintertime – not a time to go swimming out on the North Shore, but summertime the waters out there are absolutely beautiful. Very calm and a wonderful place to be.

Chris: Ok. And if I want to go snorkeling or scuba, then where do I want to go?

Robin: Snorkeling – one of the best places will be Hanauma Bay. And Hanauma Bay -they’ve done a wonderful job of protecting the environment. There is actually a little training session that is given to visitors when they arrive and they limit the number of people who can get in there each day. Plus, they give the bay a rest on Tuesday and it’s actually closed down. And this is to protect these beautiful natural resources that people enjoy so much when they are snorkeling and allows them to be healthy. Because there was a time when they did not control the number of visitors and it just wasn’t a well, healthy environment for all of the fish and the coral reefs. So if you plan to go to Hanauma Bay, plan to do it during the week and go out early. Because when the parking lot is full, they stop the cars.

Chris: Ok. Good to know. And then scuba. Is that the same thing? We would also go to Hanauma Bay?

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