Waikiki Update - 6

An attempt was made this morning to relocate coffee time from the fast food joint at the Discovery Bay at the edge of Waikiki to the downtown location. Overall, coffee time has become a tedious experience. The whole mood of the day is established by coffee time, so the latter must be improved.

The brief tenure in Waikiki has reinforced the previous unfavorable opinion that was forged during the era of ownership of the detestable “condotel” unit. In fact, Waikiki has degenerated into an even more cheap and tacky tourist grotesquerie. This is not Hawai’i.

The “old folks home” in Waikiki is not creating any kind of fondness. Rather, it has become somewhat detestable. The view from the hallway balcony is fairly nice, though, with an unobstructed view of the Ala Wai Canal and onward. The mauka-facing mausoleums share the same view.

The makai-facing mausoleums share a wonderful view of the inner ghetto of Waikiki. Well, that’s where the “old folks home” is located, so no surprise. The older building of the “old folks home” appears at the left in the photograph. Incidentally, several tenants have already moved out of the newer building. Again, no surprise.

At this point in time, the decision to remain at the “old folks home” beyond the expiry date in November is not favorable at all. However, the motorhomeless option has yet to prove itself viable. In the end, a desperate decision may result and only the best can be hoped for.