Today we arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii. We experienced a narrated tour through the city, followed by a visit to the historic Pearl Harbor, and a drive to a stunning lookout up in the mountains. When our tour finished, we took a taxi to the Ala Moana shopping center. We had plenty of time to shop today, because the ship didn't leave until 10pm.
I would like to come back to Honolulu one day, wouldn't mind checking out the beaches. I found Honolulu to be a clean city with lovely trees, many with colourful flowers. The shopping was great.
Iolani Palace, built in 1882 for King Kalakaua. This is the only Palace in the U.S.A
USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. This memorial commemorates the 1,177 crewman, 75 were recovered, 1,102 remain entombed on the USS Arizona which rests under the memorial building.
There are chickens and roosters everywhere! They just wander about the place, cross the road, come up close to see if you have food.
Honolulu port.
Honolulu port.
State Capital Building with the King Kamehameha statue. We were told his robes are real gold.
View from the bus.
View from the bus.
Punchbowl National Cemetery, the final resting place for 35,000 Americans who gave their lives in service of their country.
Punchbowl National Cemetery.
View from the bus.
Pali lookout in the Ko'olau Mountains.
Pali lookout in the Ko'olau Mountains. The following pictures are in a panoramic sequence from left to right.
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