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Skipper enjoyed a morning in Hale Iwa, one of the original surf towns.
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The Hawaiians are clearly very proud of their native son. He looks very butch as Rosie the riveter.
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Colin is obsessed with all things blue presently. We went to a 'fancy' shaved ice place in Waikiki hoping to find a blue treat for him, but they didn't carry unnatural colors. The salesperson kind of scoffed at me when I asked. But Matsumoto is a more inclusive shaved ice establishment.
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Luckily we arrived before this line formed.