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HONOLULU CITY TOUR AND PEARL HARBOUR Monday February 10, 2003.
The tour bus picked us up at 10:00 a.m. Our driver was cousin UA -- a nice young man from Samoa.
Upon arrival at PEARL HARBOUR we first saw a film depicting Pearl Harbour and the Arizona. We then got on a ferry boat shuttle to bring us to the memorial. It was a very sombre sight -- the watery grave of over 1000 brave sailors. The memorial is a stark white 184 foot structure that spans the sunken hull of the battleship. The deck of the ship lies 6 feet below the surface of Pearl Harbour. The memorial is broken into three sections - entry room - assembly room - shrine room. The shrine room contains the names of the USS Arizona sailors and marines who lost their lives on December 7, 1941.
Cousin UA was waiting for us after and we then went to PUNCH BOWL CEMETERY. We also stopped at the IOLANI PALACE and statue of KING KAMEHAMEHA and drove through Chinatown.
We were back at the Hilton around 3:30. Hans and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour (cost $12.99 U.S.) and highly recommend it as a must see while in Honolulu. |
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Yaqui Tue Jul 21, 2009 22:37 UTC
How wonderful it must have been to see the Arizona Momument. It is on my list of things to see for sure. Thank you for the lovely tour and one I will not forget. Have a wonderful day Lori! | JLBG Tue May 6, 2008 07:34 UTC
Impressive and moving USS Arizona memorial building! | traveldave Thu Apr 10, 2008 14:57 UTC
I think the War in the Pacific was one of the most fascinating aspects of WWII. To visit Pearl Harbor would be quite a moving and informative experience. | Kuznetsov_Sergey Wed Jan 30, 2008 15:38 UTC
I would like to see Pearl Harbour one day. In 1941 December,7 my father took part in attack against fascists when they almost got Moscow. He has got a medal. Have never heard about King Kamehameha and his monarchy. Thanks Lori for the virtual tour! |
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