Hawaii week (and Presidential election)

 After numerous morning and evening dips in the ocean at Waikiki Beach I went to an election “party” in Honolulu mid-week.  The mood was sombre indeed.  I heard the word ‘gutted’ many times from locals.  We are lucky in Oz but should never take democracy and freedoms for granted. 

 In contrast, a lecture by ‘Atlantic’ historian Professor Marcus Rediker at Hawaii University Manoa on the subject of ‘Resistance to Tyranny’ was most edifying.  I knew next to nothing about slavery and the complex and tragic history involved, culminating in the Civil War.  Many of the audience’ questions related to the Trump win and whether that was tyranny too.

 My (Ascham) kid sister Marguerite and hubby Cameron Elwin travelled along with us which was fun.    

     Andrew, Marguerite ('Doll') and Cameron at Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head behind.  

Allan, Andrew and sister Marguerite Elwin in departure lounge at Mascot on way to Honolulu.