Jan 182010
~ Hawaii – Oahu ~
In Japan, I used to attend a Hope Chapel chain of churches. The Hope Chapel group started in Kaneohe, Hawaii on Oahu. So, over the years I’ve made a few friends and though I’ve lost touch with a few, with the wonders of Facebook, I’ve reconnected with some. One of my friends from way back when, invited me to stop in Oahu since I was going to be in the area. 
Though time was short, I was able to visit for a day.
Though time was short, I was able to visit for a day.Some of the photos here:
Sam greeted me in Hawaiian style with a lei (too bad I can’t take it with me…)
A visit to Oahu wouldn’t be complete without seeing Pearl Harbor. It was a small area, but worth a visit.
Pearl Harbor – USS Bowfin Sub
Pearl Harbor – Memorial
Pearl Harbor – Flag waving on USS Arizona Memorial
After our stop at Pearl Harbor, we drove through the city a bit and headed up for a view. We discussed doing a short hike on Diamond head to get a view coming the other direction, but after an early start to my day, my energy was running low. So, the drive to this point was good enough.
View of Honolulu from Tantalus Point (Diamond Head on left)
Waikiki Beach
Oahu definitely has more of the Hawaiian feel for me. We drove around the city of Honolulu a bit during the day so I was able to see the neighborhoods (saw Obama’s haunts) and enjoy some of the flora that I was expecting to see. In the afternoon, I took a rest, but hit the sands of Waikiki for a swim and sunbathe before resting up for dinner. Though time was too short, I had a great visit and shout out a THANK YOU to Sam, my tour guide for the day.
I definitely hope to visit again. Hawaii is a great vacation destination!
More travels to come…
-T
