Made it to the airport only to find a line out the door for the TSA checkpoint. Thankfully, the Hawaiian Airlines customer service told me of a second line that was opening up in a neighboring building.
I walked for about 10 mins and found a line with no people. Took me about 3 mins to go through. I called and spoke to Carlyn (whom I miss very much - but who also doesn't share my newfound affinity for social media).
Now it is another 6 hour flight to American Samoa. Aloha!
Checked out from Ala Moana at noon. Dropped off my luggage at the front desk and walked 20 minutes down to Waikiki. I swear this has to be one of the most picturesque beaches I've ever been to. Lots of tourists, a few locals. Stopped and grabbed a Kona Longboard beer on draft and sat down to watch the tide come in... texted Carlyn and told her we were definitely moving [back] to an island one day.
I have to remind myself that this is just a layover and that I need to leave for the airport in an hour.
