We “lei’d” over in Honolulu for a few days on our way to the South Pacific. Stopping at the Pearl Harbor Museum was both emotional and educational.
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- Surfing was invented in Hawaii – and they’re proud of that fact!
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- Surfboards ready for a day of action.
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- The sand was skimpy on Waikiki. More frequent king tides have forced resorts to build larger retaining walls, exacerbating the erosion.
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- Still the finest powdery sand, even if they have to enrich it with replacement on a regular basis.
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- The War Memorial was a stunning outdoor saltwater pool on the edge of the ocean. Closed for now, it’ll take millions to restore it to its former glory.
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- Mike at the Banyon Tree in the International Village. Now surrounded by an upscale mall, the tree was planted in the mid-1800’s and is a protected landmark.
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- A Japanese tradition – overflowing sake into the masu (the square wooden box) traditionally signals the generosity of the restaurant.
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- USS Arizona is an underwater grave, with brave men still trapped in its holds. A small bit of oil still leaks to the surface, known as “black tears”.
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- Historical jewelry from WWII.
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- The USS Arizona sunk in 9 minutes after a vicious surprise Japanese air attack.
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- Roosevelt’s original draft of his famous Pearl Harbor address. “Infamy” was a last minute change.
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- Taps at the end of the day, in front of the USS Arizona Memorial.
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