International Market Place, Honolulu

[wingwaabuddha]

@MrCmisch "those asians" .... oh geez. Maybe its "those tourists" who dont know that bargaining is the norm

[cscdigitalgraphics]

This is cultural exchange at its best. Commerce is the best way of learning about other people. Thanks for the video.

[kensington25]

@cscdigitalgraphics Thanks for watching and I agree :) William

[keakstyles666]

the place in the back called Toritos they know me by name lol, every year i go to visit family. oooh dole whip is there too. thanks for the video

[kensington25]

@keakstyles666 Thanks for watching :)

[kensington25]

Haggling is great fun :)

[kensington25]

Awesome :)

[bj616]

Just got back from Waikiki three days ago. I must say the Market was rather quiet compared to most years I have been there. It's definately caused by the recession. Those venders are hurting big time one gal told me. Those vernders in the small booths pay $4,000 per month rent. The one gal I bought a shirt from in a small shop pays $7,000 per month rent, crazy!

[kensington25]

A lot of people have been hurt by this recession and it is so sad :)

[bj616]

I agree, it's very sad. Not so bad where I live and they say our province has been the least affected by it. However I see in other areas, especially California where entire families are now living in a tent. That sucks!

[kensington25]

That really is sad and terrible.

[TheRealLvcario]

i heard there is a silver bucket robot guy there

[sxdrgs]

Don The Beachcomber opened that place, I thought his former buisinesses didn't exist anymore..?

[kensington25]

Yes it is still open though I am not sure about his businesses :)

[bj616]

You should check out the Aloha Stadium Flea market next time you are there. I bet you would dig that too. Hang Loose

[kensington25]

I'd love to do that. Sounds really good :)

[bj616]

You can book a trip to the Flea Market down in your hotel lobby and s huttle will pick you up and drop you off. It's located near Pearl Harbour. The place is so massive it is hard to fathom. Everything is new, but the prices are cheaper than the Market Place. Definately worth checking out. I hit it every time we are there. I'll be back on Oahu in late Aug.

[kensington25]

Excellent. I'll do that. Also Pearl Harbour has so much history. I'd love to go there :)

[bj616]

Pearl Harbour is awesome. We usually go to Hawaii every year or every second year, but it's been a bout 15 years or so since I was actually at the Pearl Harbour on the tour. It really is something to see, especially the boat that takes you over the battle shipp USS Arizona. That sucker was sank in 1941 and it's still leaking a tad bit of oil. We were on Oahu 2006 and 2007 and later this Summer we will definately take in Pearl Harbour again. We want our kids to see it.

[kensington25]

I'd very much like to go there as history fascinates me and my grand dad was a POW in Japan.

[bj616]

Then it's a must, you have to see Pearl Harbour. Put that on your list of places to see next time you are on Oahu. The USS Bowfin sub is very cool too. It is also located at Pearl Harbour. You may like to see Fort Derussey as well, near Honolulu and it's free. A very neat army museum. Cheers, Joe

[kensington25]

Thanks Joe. I really appreciate all the info :)

[bj616]

You're welcome. Have a good evening and a great time when you are back on Oahu. Cheers

[kensington25]

Thanks again and enjoy your day :)

[bj616]

Great video. I always have a lot of fun strolling through there and enjoying the sights and sounds. It's a fun place.

[kensington25]

Thanks so much. I really enjoyed it there. I always love markets. So much variety :)

[15anerachoreographer]

I love it. I've been there already and going this decenber,2008. staying right accross from the market. cant wait!!

[kensington25]

You will have an amazing time :)

[2ndAmendment1]

Lucky you ! I haven't been to Hawaii in years, and I miss Coconut Willies Bar at the International Market Place !!!! LUCKY LUCKY YOU !

[kensington25]

That would be great fun :)

[funkyou2008]

I love The International Market Place..

I've got a date with it in January!

HOLLA!

[kensington25]

You sure can. I'll get it on video :)

[Vinnela86]

Wonderful can i see the painting lol.xx