Hawaii: Oahu: North Shore Soap Company

What I remember the most about the North Shore Soap Company was that it smelled like a spa. I realized today that I never told you about the time my friend and I went exploring the North Shore of Oahu, knowing only that we had to stop at the historic Waialua Sugar Mill for what was touted as the best shaved ice on Oahu.

While we were on the sugar mill property, we noticed a silo (left over from the sugar production days) that has been converted into a soap making business and adjacent shop. It is rustic and small, but the soaps are just beautiful.  I would have loved to visit when they were cutting these beautiful slabs into bars. And look at these giant soap blocks - they are each the size of a toaster oven!

Remember when I made my first Bundt cake soap? I may not be a soap-maker, but I have fun dabbling when I have time.  I wonder if they offer classes?

Oahu: Banzai Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore

"Yahooooooooo!"  I imagine that there must have been some sort of primal whoop going through this guy's mind.  I wish I could track him down and show him the photograph I was able to get.  The only thing as coveted as a good run, is a photo of it.  Am I right?

I spent a good three hours watching and photographing the surf at the Banzai Pipeline on Oahu's North Shore.  The waves did indeed form a pipe and it was interesting to watch the 50+ surfers floating on their boards waiting to sync up with the perfect wave.

I gave into the calm rhythm of the waves - it gave me time to think.  No phones, no conversation, no hurry.  I loved it.

Oahu: Sunset and Surfers

We were on the North Shore of Oahu for a casual sunset dinner at "Jameson's by The Sea." Luckily my friends were patient with me, as I kept popping up out of my chair to run and take a picture. The sky was continually changing and I didn't want to miss a thing. I was rewarded with this shot of a surfer and his board crossing the breakwater. I feel confident when I say that this guy was having a good day.