Hawaii

Aloha from Hawaii.  I have just returned from Honolulu having attended the ICRC HELP course at the University of Hawaii.  We were warmly welcomed with a lae.

The University has a number of interesting statues on its grounds and this is a professor with some of his students.

There were 32 students undertaking the course which consisted of military and civilian personnel.  On day one we were introduced to the national dance of Hawaii and as you can see most of the class got into the swing of things.

 While the course was rather intensive we did have the opportunity to enjoy some off time.  One evening we did a dinner cruise and the band played some great music.

 We were also provided the opportunity to enjoy professional dances from surrounding countries.

 The views from the ship were spectacular and Diamond Head is always welcoming.

 It was also an opportunity to catch up with old friends.  I met Art Wallace some years ago when we were both in the Army.  Art was a Colonel in the US Army Nurse Corps.  Jenny his lovely wife, Art and I enjoyed a great lunch looking over the blue waters off Waikiki Beach. 

On the second last day of the course Sass, Clarissa, Sarah and I took the opportunity to dine at a fine restaurant right on Waikiki.  Great food and good company.

The time went by rather quickly and it was time to think about returning to San Antonio.  There is nothing like an Hawaiian sunset as I departed back home.

The only thing missing was that Ross was not able to join me as he was baby sitting Dennis' dogs and fish.

Best wishes,
Beverley