4 Things I Know
1)Never go anywhere near Honolulu with only a little gas in the gas tank, because sure enough, you'll get lost, and wherever you're lost, there won't be a gas station on every corner.
2)Never go anywhere near Honolulu if you haven't recently used the bathroom, because sure enough, you'll get lost and there won't be anywhere to turn around to use the bathroom in that gas station on the other side of the road that you couldn't find when you needed gas.
3)Never go anywhere near Honolulu and assume that the exits off the freeway will be marked before the actual turnoff you need--for some reason they seem to think that putting the signs just 10 feet past the actual exit is close enough.
4)And never, NEVER, go to the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor without at least three tissues in your pocket.
So by now, I think you've guessed that I went to Pearl Harbor today. The weather was beautiful for a change, and it really motivated me to get out and do something constructive--other than getting lost that is.
These are 4 things that I know, but had to be reminded of today.
1)Never go anywhere near Honolulu with only a little gas in the gas tank, because sure enough, you'll get lost, and wherever you're lost, there won't be a gas station on every corner.
2)Never go anywhere near Honolulu if you haven't recently used the bathroom, because sure enough, you'll get lost and there won't be anywhere to turn around to use the bathroom in that gas station on the other side of the road that you couldn't find when you needed gas.
3)Never go anywhere near Honolulu and assume that the exits off the freeway will be marked before the actual turnoff you need--for some reason they seem to think that putting the signs just 10 feet past the actual exit is close enough.
4)And never, NEVER, go to the Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor without at least three tissues in your pocket.
So by now, I think you've guessed that I went to Pearl Harbor today. The weather was beautiful for a change, and it really motivated me to get out and do something constructive--other than getting lost that is.
This is a model of the U.S. Arizona
For any of you who might not know/remember, the Arizona is just one of the battle ships that was destroyed during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Slightly more than 1,000 men were killed on that ship alone, and over 900 of them remain entombed in the Arizona.
For any of you who might not know/remember, the Arizona is just one of the battle ships that was destroyed during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Slightly more than 1,000 men were killed on that ship alone, and over 900 of them remain entombed in the Arizona.
The wall of names inside the Arizona Memorial
Another roll call of names of the dead from all of Pearl Harbor
A Marine looking at a display
Posted at 11 pm on Tues, Mar 10, 2009
5 comments:
I bet it was a very emotional experience. I love the shot with the lei on the rail and the names. By the way, I sent your book on Monday so it should be there pretty soon:)
That was my favorite image, too. I imagine the visual experience (compared to reading history from a textbook) really makes an impact. Thanks for sharing.
Looked like a beautiful day with the blue skies and puffy white clouds. Of course I always find the history of a place interesting and moving. Nice post.
I am with Steve about the history ..so calm and peaceful now .It must have been difficult to recall those pictures in 1941 with the whole fleet was in flames..or was it?
very nice photos of your day.
i am glad you made it in spite of all of your challenges!
the sky is so blue and inviting and i think i can feel the ocean breeze:)
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