The place I'd rather be is on a beach in hawaii. As you fly into Oahu you first notice the crystal clear blue waters of the waves contrasting against the white sands of the waikiki beach. In the background the enormous diamond head volcano erupts upward toward the sky. Most of the island is a contrast of colors. The green foilage of the pineapple fields engulf alot of the islands. The high rise of all the hotels are in a constant battle for space against the blue ocean and the white beach sands of waikiki.
Because of the limited area available on the island everywhere you turn something is in constant battle with something else for space. As you visit different parts of the island your sense at times seem overwhelming. The smell of salt water engulfs you as soon as you leave the plane. Tall green palm trees sway back and forth with the warm tropic breeze. Last but not least is the crowds of tourist walking along the beach or shops all sporting bright tropical colors of their hawaiian shirts and wearing bright floral leis.