This is the first set of photos I will post showing non-tourist Oahu. All of these photos were taken in July and August 2011.  Hoʻokō!

Haleiwa

Honolulu apartments from the freeway

Heading across Ward Avenue, Honolulu

Pink ginger in yard off Halemaumau Street

Heading toward Diamond Head

Koko Head is the mystery at the end of the highway. Though not the usual view from the road, I stared at it having a hard time believing my eyes.

Five o’clock on a weekday, jumping off the Haleiwa Bridge.

Color on a side road, Haleiwa town.

Under the freeway, Kahala.

Times Market Kahala. Orchids, lilies, and bromeliads galore.

Searching the purse. Honolulu.

View from the freeway, heading to Kahala side.

His possessions include Hawaii’s ever-important musical instrument.

Island attire—always “da best” in my book.

Waiting for the light in Honolulu.

Plumeria glows against the rain-cloud sky in Hawaii Kai.

Lunch outside Haleiwa Joe’s.