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The Oriental Publishing Company P. O. Box 22162 Honolulu, Hawaii 96822

Printed by China Color Printing Co., Inc. 6th Fl., No. 60, Po Ai Road Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

THE BUS

The Bus is definitely the best bargain on Oahu. For 25? you can go just about anywhere including around the island. School age children ride for 10?.

If you'd like to take the four hour trip around Oahu, board the #8 bus to Ala Moana Center requesting a transfer to Kaneohe/Wahiawa or Wahiawa/Kaneohe . They both circle the island but in different directions. If you stay on the same bus for the entire trip, you'll have to pay another 25? at Ala Moana for the #8 bus which takes you back to Waikiki. Should you get off during your trip and board another bus, request a transfer to use at the Ala Moana Center.

Take exact change. Drivers cannot make change.

Luggage and large parcels are not allowed on the bus.

Waikiki buses are often full, but don't fret. They run every three minutes.

Most of the buses you will take from Waikiki downtown should be boarded on Kuhio Ave.

If you need a transfer, ask for one when you board the bus, not when you exit.

Makai--toward the ocean

Mauka--toward the mountains

Diamond Head--toward the end of the island crowned by Diamond Head

Ewa--the opposite direction from Diamond Head

For information about routes, times, regulations or sightseeing destinations, call 531-1611 any time between 5:30 a.m. and 10 p.m.

HAWAIIAN WORDS AND PHRASES

alii--old royalty of Hawaii

aloha--hello, farewell, love

da kine--means whatever you want it to, generally a positive remark

hale--house

hana--work

haole--Caucasian

heiau--ancient temple

holoku--formal dress with train

kai--sea

kamaaina--a person who was born in the islands or who has lived here a long time

kane--man

kapu--forbidden, keep out

kaukau--food

keiki--child

kokua--help

kona--south

lanai--porch

laulau--pork or beef cooked in ti leaves

luau--feast

mahalo--thank you

makai--toward the sea

malihini--stranger

mauka--toward the mountains

muumuu--loose dress

ono--delicious

opu--stomach

pali--cliff

pau--done

pua--flower

poi--crushed taro root

puka--hole

pupu--hors d'oeuvres

wahine--female

wikiwiki--hurry

HONOLULU HIGHLIGHTS

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