Accompanied by friends, Obama and his two teenage daughters
visited shave ice vendor Island Snow near the home where the
first family is vacationing in Kailua until next week.
Obama ordered shave ice with flavors melon, cherry and lilikoi,
a Hawaiian fruit.
More than 40 people gathered to see Obama on one of his few
public outings over his two week vacation.
Obama could be heard saying, "Happy New Year. Hope you're
enjoying the weather," as he shook hands with those gathered.
(Reporting By Paula Bender; Writing by Julia Edwards; Editing by
Robert Birsel)
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