Obama Wraps Up His Hawaiian Vacation

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CHICAGO, Jan. 2 -- President-elect Barack Obama arrived home in Chicago on Friday after bidding adieu to his native Hawaii and wrapping up a 13-day pre-inaugural vacation. He planned to spend just over 48 hours at home before moving his family to Washington on Sunday, in time for his daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, to begin classes at Sidwell Friends School. The future first family will stay at the historic Hay-Adams Hotel, just steps from the White House, before moving to Blair House on Jan. 15.

Obama concluded a relaxing respite in Hawaii during which he remained largely secluded at a rented seaside vacation compound with his wife, Michelle, their daughters and several friends from Chicago and their families. As the Obamas left, the president-elect waved from inside his black SUV to hundreds of local residents who lined the streets. A few residents waved ti leaves, a traditional Hawaiian blessing.

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