Voice lesson, La Mariana Tiki style

Our voice instructor, Craig,  at Shimizu Voice has so many ways of approaching the various problems that pop up in our singing journey.   

It's challenging, but always interesting and fun, even for an average voice like mine.

After our lesson, we sought out La Mariana on Sand Island nearby.

On Keehi Lagoon and attached to a sailing club, this restaurant was started in the 50s.

It's very atmospheric, having kept the era's Tiki ambience.

Of course, the Queen of Tiki restaurants would be Mama's on Maui.

There is a large sign at the entrance to the road leading to the restaurant.  Even at about 1:25 there were many cars parked on the roadway in front.

A gift shop that sells their Tiki cups and glasses and t-shirts is to the right of the walkway.

On a table by the Hostess stand are photos of the founder, Annette La Mariana Nahinu.

The hand battered Mahimahi burger was delicious.

The Mahimahi was fresh and the crust was crunchy.

The Hawaiian style Chicken Curry was tasty , according to R, but not spicy.

The interior is colorful and a bit dark.
It must be very lively at night.

The Marina is right outside with slips for sailboats only.
As we left, we were given a printed history of how this sailing club and restaurant came to be.
Amazing to read how it survived hurricanes and Japanese buyers and different owners of the Keehi Dry Dock.

Outside is a collection of posters from various old bars and restaurants that closed in the 60's.

Later, since it was so hot again, we went for shaved ice at Ailana on Kona Street after picking up Penny from Doggie Care.

Good Penny never begs or fusses when we eat out.
She's too engrossed by what's happening around her.