New Year’s Eve Waikiki, HI Waikiki, HI Wednesday 31st Mark and I woke early and snuck out for a walk south-east along the coast to the Sans Souci beach area; a popular walking/jogging route for the like minded early risers. We were taking a tour of the island today and met our guide, Lani, at … More New Year’s Eve

Annabelle’s Birthday Waikiki, HI Waikiki, HI Tuesday 30th: Annabelle’ Birthday! Just a quick one for today. We had a 10am pick up for the Waikele shopping outlet where Mark and Tom both led the charge. We arrived back to the hotel at about 4.30 and Mark and Tom went down to the beach. Annabelle and … More Annabelle’s Birthday

Chill out day in Waikiki Waikiki, HI Waikiki, HI Monday 29th I am up early again. It is the best time of day here; looking out over a most tranquil scene of gentle waves breaking onto the beach with only a few early morning walkers and swimmers about whilst the glow from building lights is … More Chill out day in Waikiki

Hawaii: First day Waikiki, HI Waikiki, HI Sunday Dec 28th Good morning all. It is 6.30am on Sunday morning in beautiful Hawaii. I am writing this whilst I sit out on the balcony of our hotel room overlooking Waikiki beach and the familiar Oceania Pacifica. The sun has not quite risen yet, the waves are … More Hawaii: First day

Boxing Day New York, NY New York, NY Boxing Day Friday Dec 26th We made a decision to get as most out of our last day as possible. Thus, we set the alarm, rose early and were out the door by 9am to head downtown to Times Square to pick up a tour. We thought … More Boxing Day

Christmas Day in New York New York, NY New York, NY Thursday December 25th: Christmas Day Our day started with a visit to Ali. We dressed for the day and walked to Lenox Hill Hospital. Good news! Ali was able to be discharged after lunch. This news gave us all a huge ‘lift’. We left … More Christmas Day in New York

Christmas Eve New York, NY New York, NY Wednesday December 24th We were up early, hoping to get out and about in the am and to pick up Ali from the hospital later in the afternoon. Our morning call to her put an end to those plans. She was still in for today but, hopefully, … More Christmas Eve

Tuesday New York, NY New York, NY Tuesday 23rd We were all a bit slow getting going this morning. An early phone call to Ali established that she was ok. The rest of headed down to City Hall just above the World Trade Centre and below Chinatown. We strolled up Broadway and explored the streets … More Tuesday

Recovery ward for Ali, 5th Avenue for us! New York, NY New York, NY Monday 22nd Hi all, Ali finally made it into surgery at about 10pm last night. All went well but her appendix had ruptured meaning that her recover time will be delayed. She was taken down to her room at about 3am … More Recovery ward for Ali, 5th Avenue for us!

New York New York, NY New York, NY Hi all. Our Griswald’s holiday experience has lived up to full Hollywood expectations. We have had snow for the White Christmas already but have had a day at the hospital, Lenox Hill Hospital on Lexington to be exact. Ali fell ill on the way over. Her upset … More New York