In search of Hawaii No Ka Oi

This year's canon photo contest theme is "Hawaii No Ka Oi" and I've been mulling over what kind of photo will signify that theme. I had a free hour Saturday afternoon so I took a walk around my neighborhood mostly to get some exercise, but then also scout out possible scenes. It was such a hazy voggy day that I decided I was just going to walk w/o my camera. Then I wanted to capture some scenes so I ended up using my cell phone camera. There was a certain peace and serenity about the Ala Wai on this calm afternoon that I could just sit here all day...
I walked to Kapiolani park and saw some costumed dancers and decided to check it out. It was a special performance for a group of students from North Dakota. I was bummed I didn't have my 'real' camera. They had different Tahitian dances.
I then walked along the beach and found the haze covered sky along the southern shores. The waves were really choppy and not good for surfing. The haze didn't bother the beach volleyball game that was going on..After an hour of roaming, I ended back up to the Ala Wai on my walk back home. It was so peaceful to see a lone rower on the water. A hazy but otherwise great relaxing time. I didn't find the Hawaii No Ka Oi shot, but did discover some of the many reasons why Hawaii is No Ka Oi..