“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” — Karl Lagerfeld
In memory of Pearl Harbor Day, I will be posting photos of my last trip to Hawaii.
I have also renamed my header to the current week since I will not add the week that I missed.
Sunday, 12/04/2022: Posted photo — Diamond Head.
“The unique profile of Diamond Head (Lē’ahi) sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.”
Monday, 12/05/2022: Posted photo — Rainbow Falls.
“The Rainbow Falls are a broad waterfall in the Wailuku river that is conveniently located within Hilo town. They are very easy to visit and you’ll have a high chance of seeing rainbows if you visit somewhat early in the day (perhaps even before breakfast).”
Tuesday, 12/06/2022: Posted photo — National Memorial Cemetery.
“Few national cemeteries can compete with the dramatic natural setting of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The “Punchbowl” was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. A crater resulted from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in the old coral reefs which, at the time, extended to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range.”
https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/nmcp.asp
Wednesday, 12/07/2022: Posted photo — Anchor.
One of the anchors from the USS Arizona.
https://www.nps.gov/perl/index.htm
Thursday, 12/08/2022: Posted photo — US Sailor.
My father served in WWII in the US Navy. He had a uniform just like this. I used his duffle bag for a hockey bag when I was young.
Friday, 12/09/2022: Post photo — USS Arizona.
This is one of the most visited historic sites in the United States. “Other highly-visited historic sites include the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington D.C., along with Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, and Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine Florida.The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is operated by the National Park Service and is free to the public. It includes a museum with exhibits about World War II, an outdoor walkway with numerous historical plaques and signage explaining the attack, and a theater that shows a video of actual footage and events from the attack which is viewed before boarding the boat which takes visitors out to the memorial.”
Saturday, 12/10/2022: Post photo — USS Missouri.
“Located on Ford Island and in line with the Arizona Memorial along battleship row, the Battleship Missouri (USS Missouri (BB-63)) towers over its dock some 216 feet high. It is accessible only by shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center or on our tour vehicles. The island is a military installation so the public is unable to drive onto it without special passes.”
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Photo by Joseph Ciras 