Next was our PPP day, Pearl Harbor, Punchbowl, and Pali Lookout.
Before we visited the Arizona monument, we toured the Battleship Missouri. It saw action even in recent years.
Oh, but first the famous kiss. They were having a contest to find the best couple who could replicate the famous New Year's Eve Time Square kiss. We tried just for fun, not for the contest.
Quite an entrance.
Impressive.
There was information about the kamikaze attacks that took place at Pearl Harbor.
This is the ship where they signed the peace agreement.
This is a monument to commemorate the signing of the peace agreement.
This was our tour guide. I think he must have been a veteran.
Lots of equipment on this ship.
This was an area where you could have special events.
One of the control rooms.
The view from the captain's chair.
Look who's in command.
Or is she in command?
Some of the interior living quarters.
After visiting the Missouri we headed over to the Arizona Monument and Pearl Harbor Visitor Center.
Beautiful flowers.
The Arizona Monument. This was one of the ships that sunk and has been preserved with a monument built over it.
You take a ferry over to it.
At the monument.
Map of the sunken Arizona.
Part of the ship.
The monument.
Leading to the ferry to go back.
Map of Pearl Harbor area.
Next we visited the Punchbowl National Cemetery.
At the highest point there, we got some good views of Honolulu and the area. The small apartment building just in front of the building with the green roof on the left side of the picture is where Patsy used to live.
Another silvery view looking on the opposite side of Honolulu.
Diamond Head in the background. We hiked to the top of it on another day.
More views.
Coconut tree. They aren't ripe yet.
These special memorials lined the walkway up to the lookout area.
The final P stands for Pali Lookout. We tried to visit this lookout several times, but we either missed the turn to take us there, the weather didn't cooperate, or it was too dark. Today was THE day.
This was a weird tree.
We got home in time to watch Dancing With the Stars elimination show. Can't miss that, you know.The next day Patsy made plans to have lunch with some of her former work friends. We were going to do our own thing until we found out they were going to a Thai restaurant, our favorite, so we joined them. I had my usual panang curry. I forgot to take any pictures. Oops.
Afterwards we made a trip into the Honolulu and did some touristy things. This is their court house. Interesting architecture.
This is a statue of Queen Lili Uokulani. We visited the palace where she lived and where she was held prisoner for a period of time.
This is the Iolani Palace. We had to wear little pull over slippers when we toured it. They did not allow pictures so these are the only ones.
Across the street was the building they use in Hawaii 5 - O. I guess I've never watched it, but now I need to watch so I can recognize this building.
The statue of King Kamehameha is right in front of the building. There are several King Kamehameha, I, II, III, IV, V......
We walked by this church which is the oldest church in Hawaii or Oahu.
This was an eternal flame to honor the 9 - 11 victims.
We took a little drive to see the China man's hat, a little island just off the shore just outside of Waikiki.
The next day we went to the Polynesian Cultural Center. We definitely got a taste of Polynesian life with their programs and hands on events. Interestingly enough the center is operated by the Mormon Church and the students from Brigham University there work at the center to help pay for their education.
First we took a ride in their outrigger to get deeper into the park.
Bob tried his hand at dancing. We got there too late for Patsy and me to learn how to hula.
So we just watched.
They had some of this bread to sample and it was pretty good. Maybe I'll have to try to make some one day.
This young man showed us how to make this cute toy using palms.
At one of the programs we used these hollow poles to help make music with the presenters. Each one had a different pitch depending on the length.
Dancers telling stories.
Photo opts.
Mid day they had a pageant on the canal and every Polynesian area performed in their costumes and with their unique form of dance. It was very colorful and entertaining.
The finale was the float with the royalty.
We went to several programs that were quite informative and some were quite entertaining.
This guy made fire.
First the smoke.
Then the flame. He was also very entertaining. He was also an artist who displayed his works in the gift shops.
This one climbed the trees. He knew how to pose.
This was a welcoming New Zealand ceremony for guests.
He introduced it and explained it.
The women sang a welcoming chant that signified it was time for the quests to proceed into the area.
This group was selected to participate in the ceremony while the rest of us watched on the sidelines.
This was the program inside the building.
At another site they had drums. They were serious, but later they had audience participation which was pretty entertaining.
Here they are demonstrating local types of food. We could taste it if we wanted. It didn't have much flavor.
Another program.
After enjoying the center, we decided to go to their luau. You have to go to a luau when you're in Hawaii. It was quite enjoyable and the food was pretty good. The Royalty welcomed you.
Bob and Patsy look pretty happy with the leis that they gave us.
First they introduced you to the food you would be eating.
The main entree, of course, was the wild boar or pig. They had slow cooked it in the traditional way in palm leaves. Here they are uncovering it.
Then they carry it around for you to see it.
As you ate, they entertained you with Polynesian dancing.
We had a great time and learned a lot about the Polynesian way of life.
This is a statue of Queen Lili Uokulani. We visited the palace where she lived and where she was held prisoner for a period of time.
This is the Iolani Palace. We had to wear little pull over slippers when we toured it. They did not allow pictures so these are the only ones.
Across the street was the building they use in Hawaii 5 - O. I guess I've never watched it, but now I need to watch so I can recognize this building.
The statue of King Kamehameha is right in front of the building. There are several King Kamehameha, I, II, III, IV, V......
We walked by this church which is the oldest church in Hawaii or Oahu.
This was an eternal flame to honor the 9 - 11 victims.
We took a little drive to see the China man's hat, a little island just off the shore just outside of Waikiki.
The next day we went to the Polynesian Cultural Center. We definitely got a taste of Polynesian life with their programs and hands on events. Interestingly enough the center is operated by the Mormon Church and the students from Brigham University there work at the center to help pay for their education.
First we took a ride in their outrigger to get deeper into the park.
Bob tried his hand at dancing. We got there too late for Patsy and me to learn how to hula.
So we just watched.
They had some of this bread to sample and it was pretty good. Maybe I'll have to try to make some one day.
This young man showed us how to make this cute toy using palms.
At one of the programs we used these hollow poles to help make music with the presenters. Each one had a different pitch depending on the length.
Dancers telling stories.
Photo opts.
Mid day they had a pageant on the canal and every Polynesian area performed in their costumes and with their unique form of dance. It was very colorful and entertaining.
The finale was the float with the royalty.
We went to several programs that were quite informative and some were quite entertaining.
This guy made fire.
First the smoke.
Then the flame. He was also very entertaining. He was also an artist who displayed his works in the gift shops.
This one climbed the trees. He knew how to pose.
This was a welcoming New Zealand ceremony for guests.
He introduced it and explained it.
The women sang a welcoming chant that signified it was time for the quests to proceed into the area.
This group was selected to participate in the ceremony while the rest of us watched on the sidelines.
This was the program inside the building.
At another site they had drums. They were serious, but later they had audience participation which was pretty entertaining.
Here they are demonstrating local types of food. We could taste it if we wanted. It didn't have much flavor.
Another program.
After enjoying the center, we decided to go to their luau. You have to go to a luau when you're in Hawaii. It was quite enjoyable and the food was pretty good. The Royalty welcomed you.
Bob and Patsy look pretty happy with the leis that they gave us.
First they introduced you to the food you would be eating.
The main entree, of course, was the wild boar or pig. They had slow cooked it in the traditional way in palm leaves. Here they are uncovering it.
Then they carry it around for you to see it.
As you ate, they entertained you with Polynesian dancing.
We had a great time and learned a lot about the Polynesian way of life.
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