G.I. Joe's Hawaii Tours, LLC

10/13/2020

Good morning Hawaii!

09/06/2020

Another beautiful day in paradise!

10/26/2019

My idea of paradise is to escape and sit quietly on the beach. I could never get tired of the ocean. Blessed to call this my home, and happy to share it with you all.

07/07/2019

Here are some pictures from yesterday’s hike. The Stairway To Heaven, aka Haiku Stairs, were built in 1942 by the U.S. Navy as a top-secret facility for transmitting radio signals to ships that were sailing in the Pacific Ocean. 3,922 stairs to the top! The stairs were closed to the public in the 80’s, and since then the state has been debating whether to tear down the stairs, or let a private contractor manage the stairs. Hopefully one day they will open the stairs back up to the public.

06/21/2019

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a Navy Seal? How about jumping out of a helicopter into the ocean? We’ve also got a private shooting range! If you’re looking for adventure, we’ve got it, and you’ll be guided the entire time by my friends Steve and Jim, two retired Navy Seals. They served our country, now they are here to serve you. Join us!🇺🇸

06/14/2019

06/11/2019

HAPPY KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY!
Kamehameha I, also known as, King Kamehameha The Great, became the ruler of the Big Island of Hawaii in 1782. In 1792 he conquered Maui, Lanai, Molokai, and Oahu in 1795 in the battle of Nuuanu. In 1810 he unified the Hawaiian Islands under a single rule after negotiating the cession of Kauai from King Kaumuali'i. He promoted trade with Europe and the U.S. King Kamehameha I, died in Kamakahonu, Kailua-Kona, on May 8, 1819.

06/09/2019

Happy world ocean day!
“I couldn't imagine living in a state that didn't reach the ocean. It is like my giant reset button. You can just go to the edge of the land and there you see infinity, and feel renewed.” -Gregory Anthony

06/07/2019

THE ORIGIN OF SHAKA: “Hang loose,” “Right on,” “Thank you,” “Things are great,” “Take it easy” – in Hawaii, the shaka sign expresses all those friendly messages and more. As kama’aina know, to make the shaka, you curl your three middle fingers while extending your thumb and baby finger. For emphasis, quickly turn your hand back and forth with your knuckles facing outward.

As the story goes, that ubiquitous gesture traces its origins back to the early 1900s when Hamana Kalili worked at Kahuku Sugar Mill. His job as a presser was to feed cane through the rollers to squeeze out its juice. One day, Kalili’s right hand got caught in the rollers, and his middle, index and ring fingers were crushed.

After the accident, the plantation owners gave Kalili a new job as the security officer for the train that used to run between Sunset Beach and Kaaawa. Part of his job was to prevent kids from jumping on the train and taking joyrides as it slowly approached and departed Kahuku Station.

If Kalili saw kolohe (mischievous) kids trying to get on the train, he would yell and wave his hands to stop them. Of course, that looked a bit strange since he had only two fingers on his right hand. The kids adopted that gesture; it became their signal to indicate Kalili was not around or not looking, and the coast was clear for them to jump on the train.

According to a March 31, 2002 Honolulu Star-Bulletin story, Kalili was the choir director at his ward (congregation) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) in Laie. Even though his back was to the congregation, worshippers recognized him when he raised his hands to direct the choir because of his missing fingers.

Kalili also served as “king” of the church fundraiser – complete with a hukilau, luau and show – that was held annually for years until the 1970s. Photos show him greeting attendees with his distinctive wave.

The term “shaka” is not a Hawaiian word. It’s attributed to David “Lippy” Espinda, a used car pitchman who ended his TV commercials in the 1960s with the gesture and an enthusiastic “Shaka, brah!” In 1976, the shaka sign was a key element of Frank Fasi’s third campaign for mayor of Honolulu. He won that race and used the shaka icon for three more successful mayoral bids, serving six terms in all.

In Hawaii, everyone from keiki to kupuna uses the shaka to express friendship, gratitude, goodwill, encouragement and unity. A little wave of the hand spreads a lot of aloha.

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Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi

05/31/2019

I love sharing our island with visitors from around the world. Many people only dream to one day visit Hawaii, but I’m blessed to call this my home. This time I’m taking out a group from Texas. Another great day at G.I. Joe’s Hawaii Tours!🌺🌴🤙🏽

04/25/2019

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a Navy Seal? How about jumping out of a helicopter into the ocean? Come join my friends Stephen and Jim here in beautiful Hawaii! After serving our country, these retired Navy Seals established Trident Adventures, and are here to serve you an adventure of a lifetime! Join us!🇺🇸🤙🏽