Honolulu, Hawaii - Schofield Base

The tour continued through Schofield Base. We toured and had lunch at the Kolekole Bar and Grill along with the servicemen and women.

Honolulu, Hawaii - Pearl Harbor

A ceremony is planned for tomorrow in memory of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
My mother told me that this has been updated since she was here years ago.  It is worth seeing.


Honolulu, Hawaii- Pearl Harbor

The view of Pearl Harbor from the USS Arizona Memorial.

There is a memorial in Phoenix with the mast, anchor, and flags.  You can see it here:
http://ladeetravels.blogspot.com/2012/01/phoenix-uss-arizona-anchor-and-mast.html


Honolulu, Hawaii - Brewseaum

Brewseaum?  Yes, a brewery and a museum combination.  The tour company also owned a collection of World War II memorabilia and proudly displayed their collection.  This is a true family owned business.

Honolulu, Hawaii - Scenes Along the Way

This is a beautiful island and Honolulu is a big city. Here are some views that I saw from the bus window. You can see big city, farmland, lush hills, and homes.


Honolulu, Hawaii - Punchbowl Cemetary

This was a beautiful military cemetery high above Honolulu.  The banyon trees were incredible.


Honolulu, Hawaii - Pacific HQ

We drove to the historical area of the Pacific Army.  This was a beautiful older building.  A new one is planned.

Maui, Hawaii - Midway up Haleakala

We stopped midway and this is the view looking in to the valley and the sea in the distance.

Keaau, Hawaii - Mauna Loa Macadamia Shopping

It is now time to see what kind of tasty morsels are available in the gift shop.


Keaau, Hawaii - Mauna Loa Macadamia Factory Tour

The Mauna Loa Macadamia production facilities were in high gear.  A self guided factory tour is available and I always like to take these types of tours.


Why Are There So Many British People in the Dordogne?

  Why Are There So Many British People in the Dordogne? What you have noticed around Château Marouatte is not incidental. The Dordogne has ...