Bella's birthday, Waikiki sunset

Pets in the City's Bella the Shiba  pup is having a birthday today.

Treats 

  Penny admiring Bella's presents

Bella's mom

Penny's party favor

The sun was setting so we drove to the side of the Yacht Harbor by the Hilton Lagoon

So many others were waiting for the sunset.

Facing east towards Diamond Head

Down she goes.

Didn't see the green flash as the sun disappeared.

Kalakaua Ave.  The soon to be opened H&M in the Waikiki Plaza.

The Natatorium Memorial.     http://natatorium.org

From Nico's to Diamond Head

  We both went to the gym today to exercise so we felt that we could go back to Nico's and have a hearty dinner.    They allow dogs outdoors so Penny was happy.
   

The crispy calamari was so good.   They have wines on tap and  the special of the day was a Riesling  for $5.  

I was going to order the short ribs last time we came, but was side tracked by the mahimahi fish and chips.  A bit salty but tender.

R ordered the furikake ahi.

Good Penny.  I took off her collar and she was quiet through the whole dinner watching the people outside.

Fishing boats in the harbor in front of Nico's .

The ride back to Ala Moana.  Aloha Tower.

Wards Warehouse under the moon.

Drove through the boat harbor in front of the Prince Hotel.

View from the Hilton Lagoon area.

The drive up to Diamond Head lookout.

Diamond Head  Lighthouse.

Remember the days when we were children and  Madame Pele walked on Diamond Head?  And you should never carry pork in your car?
The kiawe trees are still there but Madame Pele has long gone on to find more suitable haunting grounds.

rain and Kuhio Beach, the Messiah at CU

Heavy rains and thunder.   This morning at around 7 a.m. Beretania and Punahou was crowded because a big branch from the old banyan tree in front of the  Banyan Tree Plaza had collapsed into the street and crews were chopping and removing it.

   Had pancakes at the Pancake House which was cozy with the wind and rain outside the windows.

UH won over Army!!

Penny was good but curious.

Drove through Waikiki on the way home.

Kuhio Beach in the rain

Still beautiful

  

Passed the Kapahulu Starbucks.  I can imagine the nice coffee aromas within.

Took Penny at noon to Aloha Dog to be evaluated so we can leave her in good hands at this puppy day care if we need a few hours without her

Penny was shy but they introduced her first to a Westie service dog who was very calm.  Then gradually they brought in about 4 others who were eager to greet the newcomer. Penny was very hesitant about meeting new dogs, but not scared so now we can drop her off whenever we need to from a whole day to just a few hours.

Went for a glass of wine and a bit to eat at Tokoname.  Penny was curious again but finally slept.

R stayed home with Penny and I went to Central Union Church to see their performance of the Messiah.  It was a beautiful gift to the public and a wonderful way to start the CHRISTmas season.