December 7 marks the 66th anniversary of the attack of the US fleet at Pearl Harbor Hawaii by the Japanese. Today Pearl Harbor has been turned into a moving memorial for those who fought and those who lost their lives in this dark period of the world’s history.
The USS Arizona memorial is one of the most visited war sites on the island. Here a simple floating pavilion sits above the final resting place of the vessel and many of the 1177 crew members that perished. A shore based museum also has some moving wartime stories and memorabilia and visitors can also choose to visit the USS Missouri battleship which was the scene of the 1945 surrender.
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Posted in: Americas, Must see, Pacific, Planes, Ships / Boats, USA.
Tagged: Hawaii
If you’ve spent the day in the sun on Waikiki Beach and need to find a bargain or that special kitsch gift for the friends back home give the International Marketplace a go. There are over 130 stores with everything you will ever need- authentic Hawaiian Shirts, jewelry, nick knacks and lots of other cool stuff. If shopping gets too hard there’s a few good cafes and bars to kick back in for a while before doing a bit more bargaining with the friendly store holders. Most nights there is free entertainment to make a great evening of it and the market is open seven days a week from 10 to 10:30 PM. days a week from 10 to 10:30 PM.
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Posted in: Kitsch Stuff, Pacific, USA.
Tagged: Hawaii
Aug 17th, 2007
by Wattsy.
Yes its true I spotted him the other day, he was outside the Rock Island Cafe on Kalukua Avenue in along Waikiki beach belting out a tune. Elvis loved Hawaii who could forget the 1973 Aloha from Hawaii concert which was beamed around the world or Blue Hawaii his 1961 musical which stared Joan Blackman and Angela Lansbury next to the king. Then there was the toe tapping Paradise, Hawaiian Style movie in 1966 which stared Suzanna Leigh and featured such classic Elvis songs as Scratch My Back (Then I’ll Scratch Yours) and Datin’.
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Posted in: Kitsch Stuff, Must see, Pacific, USA.
Tagged: Hawaii
Jun 21st, 2007
by Wattsy.
You can’t walk far along Kalukua Avenue in along Waikiki beach in Honolulu with out coming across an ABC Shop they are like a large convenience store or mini supermarket. These shops are just about everywhere there are even some next to one another. They are great for tourists as they sell just about everything you will need from food, drinks including alcoholic, chemist items, clothing, souvenirs and small electrical. If you are staying in one of the hotels in the area you are sure to be no more than 100 meters from an ABC shop.
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Posted in: Pacific, USA.
Tagged: Hawaii
