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Obama goes hiking on Day 2 of Hawaii vacation

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A motorcade with President Barack Obama aboard is seen from the media van as it drives from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, after the president golfed at Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course on the base.

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A woman stands on the roadside with signs as a motorcade with President Barack Obama aboard leaves the Kailua, Hawaii, neighborhood were he and the first family are staying during their annual family vacation, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. The president is en route to play golf at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

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A motorcade with President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama aboard leaves the Kailua, Hawaii, neighborhood were the first family is staying during their annual family vacation, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, en route to an outing at Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden in Kaneohe, Hawaii.

President Obama is spending the second day of his Hawaii holiday vacation hiking at Hoomaluhia Botanical Garden in Kaneohe.

Obama left his Kailua rental house at 9:41 a.m., according to a White House travel pool report.

He is hiking with wife Michelle Obama and some friends, according to reports.

The First Family landed in Hawaii Friday night at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

On Saturday, President Obama spent the day playing golf at the Kaneohe Klipper golf course with friends Michael Brush, Luke Rosa, Bobby Titcomb and Joe Paulsen.

83 responses to “Obama goes hiking on Day 2 of Hawaii vacation”

  1. Corruption says:

    Nobody cares what Pinocchio O Dumbo da Muslim is doing!!!

  2. CriticalReader says:

    If he’s in Kaneohe, he’s getting rained on.

  3. scooters says:

    Sure hope they don’t get lost and have to be air lifted out….LOL

  4. latenightroach says:

    Approximate taxpayer cost of today’s muddy mosquito walk: $264,705.88

    Wishing him all the best on our dime when in a month it would have been his own.

  5. willman says:

    No one really cares what BO and his brood do everyday. We also do not need to know the order in which the first family deplaned Air Force One. BO is going to do it up
    big time on his last official scam to Hawaii. I understand that the Federal Government does not reimburse the Hawaii taxpayer for costs of the extra HPD security provided to BO,
    his family and friends. The cost in the hundreds of thousands of dollars has not been reimbursed ever since he came to Hawaii for vacation. This guy he no shame, although
    born and raised in Hawaii, there is no local boy in him. Hope that he goes on vacation somewhere else in the future and stop disrupting our state.

    • klastri says:

      Do you think that the City of New York should be reimbursed for the $10 million per month in overtime it is costing the City to protect Trump Tower?

      Just because Trump’s wife doesn’t want to live in the White House, it’s going to cost an estimated $25 million a month.

      • CriticalReader says:

        Some say Melania is a Manchurian first wife. Why has there been no investigation into her long term background. Where was she born? Where was she brought up? Inside some KGB sponsored Eastern European training center? WHAT DOES HER BIRTH CERTIFICATE SAY?? DOES SHE HAVE ONE?? Her accent sounds awfully Russian to me.

      • lespark says:

        No, money well spent.

      • calentura says:

        I can definitely see the US reimburse for this, but think the family should reconsider getting out of NYC ASAP, to avoid carping from the left. The kid can catch up on his studies in DC. The wife has very little say in the matter (sorry feminists). I can’t believe I’m actually agreeing with you, Klastri, and it will be interesting to see how Trump handles this, as well as vacation spending, if any.

      • sarge22 says:

        You guys lost big time. Stop whining. Mr Trump and his beautiful family are already doing a great job. America is again on the road to greatness. What a bunch of losing cry babies still hanging around. Trump2020

    • butinski says:

      You’re absolutely right. Most of us only wish that he and his entourage goes away soon. Leave us alone Barry. Don’t screw up our schedule at your convenience. Hopefully, we’ll never see you folks again in Hawaii. You are a fast disappearing blip on the computer.

      • koae says:

        butinski, if you don’t want to see Obama and his family in Hawaii again maybe you should move to or live in the mainland. Obama was born and raised in Hawaii don’t you ever forget that. Local boy made good.

        • sarge22 says:

          koae…Are you referring to the Kenyan that attended Punahou and left for good. Resided in Chicago after going to school as a foreign student. Has lived off the government most of his life and now vacations in Hawaii at great expense to the taxpayer. Maybe you should move to Chicago and join your idol.

        • dragoninwater says:

          Local boy? The Kenyan anchor baby has as much Aloha for Hawaii as Krook Caldwell has for you!

    • NanakuliBoss says:

      You care. Why would you post? Obama follower.

  6. ready2go says:

    Who cares? We work in the Hawaii Visitor Industry and any news of the Obamas vacationing here is good for Hawaii and us.

    • klastri says:

      Of course it is. But it’s not good news for white supremacists to watch a black family walk down the stairs of Air Force One.

      • Mythman says:

        The very attractive First Family yearly sends a message to the entire world – it’s a really high class invigorating thing to do to spend time enjoying the beauty of the Hawaiian islands. This is beneficial to everyone in Hawaii for the positive image it projects, in spite of all else. Who can disagree with this, reasonably, politics aside. Come on now. The tourism industry is Hawaii’s life blood and the Os help pump it up.

        • allie says:

          totally agree. And history will judge Obama kindly.

        • sarge22 says:

          klastri the racist lawyer has lost another case and can’t let it go. Will be a great day as when they walk down for the last time. Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Nuff said.

        • klastri says:

          sarge22 – You still haven’t learned what racist means. Sad and pathetic.

          And it’s always amusing to be criticized by someone who is marginally literate.

      • nalogirl says:

        Kalistri you are one of the reasons why this country is so divided. I think Obama’s vacation to Hawaii is too expensive for taxpayers. That’s just my opinion. I would need actual facts as to how much it costs to secure Trump tower. I have no problem with the President being black. Why is it okay for Obama to make a normally smooth transition so difficult. Obama was never put under the microscope as Trump has, and he hasn’t even been sworn in yet. You seem like you can’t wait for Trump to fail, even though I didn’t vote for Obama, I never wished that he would fail. This is also the first time I have ever seen a sitting President campaign on taxpayer dime for a candidate. No need to respond Kalistri, I can already imagine your less than gracious words. Merry Christmas! !!!!!!

    • KamIIIman says:

      Don’t see how it is good for us

  7. lespark says:

    Nanakuliboss, better get your asinine in gear and make it over to Kalanianeole Hwy. You might be a day late and a buck short. Story of your life? Maybe Allie, Klastri or keaukaka can scrape up some loose change for gas. Or you can hitch a hike like Obama.

    • klastri says:

      Do you realize it is bizarre that you think about me and write about me so often? It’s creepy – not that I’m surprised, given the other bizarre things you write.

      I have never thought about you. Not once ever. I really couldn’t care less about you. Believe me.

    • NanakuliBoss says:

      Lespark would never come to west side. A sniffling little puke. We would have him for snacks. Yum yum. CHAR Siu Park.

  8. wrightj says:

    Please keep us posted as to their whereabouts. Danke.

  9. bombay2101 says:

    WHO CARES????

  10. justmyview371 says:

    Mr. Obama goes Hiking — Coming to a movie theater close to you.

  11. WizardOfMoa says:

    Where does he get all that energy and doesn’t he ever suffer from jet lagged ? What about time out with his family or just “talk story” with Michelle. That’s one of the highlight with the spouse when we’re on vacation. Well, if golfing and hiking are his thing then may his days be full of sunshine , gentle breeze and perfect rainbows!

  12. katk234 says:

    Take a HIkE obama!!!

  13. 64hoo says:

    you know what SA don’t need to print everyday where obamas going he goes the same places every year here I will tell you where he goes, it will be for shave ice lets see more golfing, going to titcomb in mokulaeia for a luau we know he is going to pearl harbor probably hanauma bay and more golfing when the other guy ramos comes in, its getting tired of seeing the same thing printed every year oh and the zippys and his other restaurant he goes to. nuff already.

  14. islandsun says:

    How cum he didnt take crapwell golfing with him

  15. Makua says:

    Welcome Mr. president and family to Hawaii for your Christmas Holiday. Sorry the rain is ever present, but it is better than snow.

  16. noheawilli says:

    I really do not think the daily vacation activities of anyone are worthy of the top news story. How about covering my dilemma: do I visit and play the Trump Turnberry or Aberdeen? I mean the Macleod house does look very nice.

  17. NanakuliBoss says:

    Your in shape, but be careful sir. Just in case something happens to PE and we need you back.

  18. Ronin006 says:

    I look forward to his final hike out of the White House.

  19. CEI says:

    THANK YOU PRESIDENT OBAMA,
    Waldo And The Entire Dem Party!

    You’ve Fulfilled Your promise And
    Given Us Both ‘Hope’ And ‘Change’.

    The Obama Legacy;

    1. A Republican President

    2. Republican Vice President

    3. Republican control of the Senate

    4. Republican control of the House

    5. Republican control of 31 state houses

    6. A majority of Republican governors .. 36 of 50

    7. Republican control of a majority of county governments

    8. Republican control of a majority of city governments.

    But The BEST Of All…
    Conservative Supreme Court
    for the next 40 years.

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