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Potential President Travel: Do Hawaii Like Barack Obama

August 17, 2008 at 3:08 PM | 1 Comment

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has been laying low in Hawaii for a couple of days, taking a break from campaigning to soak up the sun and surf of the state where he spent his most formative years. But while the guy clearly has a bit of money and a few connections, his trip has been anything but extravagant. The AP has the lowdown on what the Obama family has been up to on Oahu, and how you too can experience the island like the nominee.

Obama did some bodysurfing in the waves off Sandy Beach Park on the island's south shore, a cheap and fun pastime to be sure. Take care if you try to swim in his footsteps, though: park officials warn that strong currents and dangerous shorebreaks make this a place for "experienced shorebreak bodysurfers" only. In keeping with the water theme, Obama also went snorkeling with his daughters at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, and had a family picnic and swim at Ala Moana Beach Park. Sounds fun to us.

On dry land, the family dropped by Aloha Tropical Farms (we definitely dig macadamia nuts), the Valley of the Temples, and visited his grandfather's grave at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

We could go on, but it sounds like the guy knows how to have a good time, even if the itinerary seems a tad bit over-scheduled. Oh well, I'm sure they found a few moments to chillax amid all the action.

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[Photo: AP]