Oahu, Hawaii

This is our first time on Oahu, Hawaii.
Sometimes called “The Gathering Place,” Oʻahu certainly lives up to its name. The third largest Hawaiian island is home to the majority of Hawaiʻi’s diverse population, a fusion of East and West cultures rooted in the values and traditions of the Native Hawaiian people.
We were surprised to learn that there are over 140 islands that make up the state of Hawaii, but tourists only visit the six largest islands.
West of Honolulu is Pearl Harbor, site of the WWII's 1941 bombing attack and home to the USS Arizona Memorial.
Started the day by going to the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and learning about the events that led up to the war in the Pacific, the attack itself, and the strategy used to win the war.

We then spent the afternoon at the Bishop Museum, the world's largest collection of Polynesian artifacts. It is held in trust for Hawaii's people and showcases the Polynesian History and culture of the Pacific.
Susan was fascinated by the process used to make cloth (Kapa), and as usual, I was fascinated by the tools, and the rafts constructed to fish and island hop.

We ended our day by going to a beautiful beach for a luau.Read more