Hawaii

Yesterday we came to Honolulu. Our original plan was to explore this island that is so famous, but sometimes life takes a different turn than you plan. Helene had a hard painful night, and we found

It the safest to let the medical crew on the ship have a look at her. That was good! They suspected appendicitis, so she and I were sent off the ship with an ambulance.

We made the decision that the rest would go ashore and that we might meet the same night at the ship, or somewhere else later. It was really hard for all of us.

We were all worried for Helene, and it was truly hard to say goodbye without knowing where and when to meet again.                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

19.00 the ship left Honolulu, and at the same time Helene came out from the surgery without her appendix.

We wish this never had happened, but since it did, we feel extremely happy and thankful that it happened here, not at sea, and not at some of the other destinations we are visiting.

It is so many we like to thank. First of all the medical staff at the ship. They came to her cabin, gave her shots, acted on their suspicion and organized everything for us. The hospital, so professional,

modern, efficient and very very friendly. No stress, only smiles, good conversations and still they got the job done with almost no waiting. Amazing.

P&O cruise followed us up with sending a person to assist us, and phone calls offering any practical help we might needed, and when I got to the point where I realized I should call the travel insurance they had

already done also that. I`m truly sorry I can`t remember all the names, but to put it short; thank you all!!!

Helene is recovering fine, and we could leave the hospital today, but the doctor will not let her fly until February 7.

So here we are “stuck in Hawaii”, which is both good and sad at the same time. Hopefully we will catch up with the rest, maybe in Tonga February 8, or in New Zealand February 11.

Right now the ship are at sea, heading for Pa(N)go Pa(N)go in the South Pacific. From what we hear they are all good, and that they miss us, like we miss them. Life is just better when we are together!

 

 

This was my “bed” last night, but tonight this is my bed;

We haven`t seen much of the island yet, but we went across the street for dinner tonight at the Red Lobster.

Having chicken….

 

Our plan for tomorrow is to go on a bus tour to see more of Hawaii. We will take it easy the next few days but we totally

Agree about one thing; even from the very little we have seen of Hawaii we think this is one of the best places we have ever been.

We tried during dinner to define what it is, and here is what we came up with for now;

Everybody you meet are very friendly, both male and female are smiling and talking with you.

Nobody asks you what you think about Hawaii, they all simply say; “welcome here, were are you from? Hope you will have a great time”.

So here is the conclusion for now; we wish we could have continued with the ship, but at the same time do we feel that we are at the best place we ever been!