We had a big Aussie contingent at the US Microscopy and Microanalysis meeting, since they were willing to come half-way to us!
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| Waikiki Beach, where we all stayed, with Diamond Head in the background. The surf was disappointing. (photo Simon Ringer) | The AMMS stand in the conference exhibition. (photo Ross Marceau) | Hawaiian rainbows are legendary. One obligingly appeared at the conference opening reception. Simon Ringer, Ruth Fletcher, Guy Cox. (photo Ellie Kable) |
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| Panorama of Diamond Head crater from the rim. | The rim is quite a spectacular walk. | |
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| Rabbit Island, and some real surf, at the north-east end of the island. | Hawaiian turtles like to come ashore and bask in the sun. | Goat Island, on the north coast - it was an easy swim out to the island. |
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| The headland at the eastern tip of Oahu | Popular waterfall in the Audubon nature reserve. | An ornamental red ginger in the Audubon reserve. |