Hawaii 2014, Day 3

Today's destination was Hawaii's Plantation Village, in Waipahu. A friend is scouting locations for a film, and we've never been there, so we decided to head out and see what we could see.

But first, breakfast. While mrguy was asleep I looked at the Star Advertiser online (I subscribe, so this is a pretty normal thing). There was a good looking review of Goofy Cafe, which happens to be directly across the street from where we're staying, so we crossed Ala Moana and had breakfast. I don't know who thought up their food, but it's hilarious. Your eggs benedict (unhealthy) comes with a side of sauteed kale (healthy). We settled for an acai bowl, which was a thick iced smoothie topped with granola and fresh fruit. So weird.

There we were, talking about the Ukulele Festival and eating our weird breakfast, when mrguy looked at his phone. Someone from the 209 had called an hour before. He called back and WE'RE IN! Our slot is at 2:15, which we think of as prime time. Readers of mrsguy will recall that when we played the first time, it was right after the Pledge of Allegiance. Nobody saw us except the stalwarts, like auntie spunky.

The tour was super interesting, although I was the annoying lady taking pictures of everything. Afterward we had a little lunch in town and made a visit to Savers. I scored some new socks with a sushi pattern and two dresses. Thrift shopping in Hawaii is heaven. There is always a muumuu section. So good.

Then to the Aiea Jelly's. Mrguy thinks it's brave last days for Jelly's. I am extra appreciative that there is still a place where I can spend an hour looking for records with new Hawaiian songs that I can bring back to the band. The smell of old cardboard. The action of flipping through the selections. I'll miss this when it no longer exists.

Dinner was at Real, a Gastropub, which is in the market side of Ward Center. The beer selection is phenomenal, and they know their way around a brussels sprout. We sat at this weird table near the stage and watched the Food Network. A pipe overhead kept dripping on our table. They were playing funny Metal music and though it was deafening, it did not bother me.

We still haven't had any real Hawaiian music and so we went to the Hawaiian Village and caught a few sets by this cute band. Still not Hawaiian, but at least live music?

Thursday, Waipuna.