It is not my intention to repeat a tourist Literature which you read maybe multiple time about Hawaii's wonders and magnificent scenes, however to add knowledge about some items which not very often published. Most of them will be Statistical and will give good information about the physical orientation about Hawaii. It is possible, some you already had he privilege to visit this land of Dreams. I only would like to add all you know, important Statistics and facts which most likely will be of anybody`s interest. The Island settled by Polynesians sailing from other Pacific Island, 300 to 600 AD. In 1778, Captain Cook visited the Island, who called the group, The Sandwich Islands. Hawaii was a native kingdom throughout most of the 19th, when the expansion of the sugar and pineapple industries meant increasing U.S. business and Political involvement. After a short annexation, Hawaii became a Territory of the U.S. in1900, and a State of the U.S.A. August 21, 1959, as 50` State. Hawaii, 2,397 mile west south of San Francisco, is a 1,523-mile chain of Islets and eight main Islands, under the administration of the biggest Island, Hawaii. Hawaii`s Highest peak is Mauna Kea,13,796 ft, Mauna Loa, 13,679 is the world largest volcanic mountain, by volume.
THRUSTING-WEST: HAWAII - 50 -
The Dream of many
The Dream of many
Something to think about, inspire us, by John Donne, 1572-1631, written 1624.
"No man is an Island, entirely of itself; everyman is s a piece of the Continent, a part of the main; if a cloud be washed away by t6he sea, Europe is the less, as well if a promontory were, as well if a manor of they friends or thine own were; any man`s death diminishes me, because I am involved with Mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee, because " (An Recommendable Attitude, 400 years ago)
See you again soon, smaller trips and closer to home,. Ground zero not far away!
God`s blessing be with You.
Alfredo De`Eljama.
"No man is an Island, entirely of itself; everyman is s a piece of the Continent, a part of the main; if a cloud be washed away by t6he sea, Europe is the less, as well if a promontory were, as well if a manor of they friends or thine own were; any man`s death diminishes me, because I am involved with Mankind; and therefore never send to know for whom the bells tolls; it tolls for thee, because " (An Recommendable Attitude, 400 years ago)
See you again soon, smaller trips and closer to home,. Ground zero not far away!
God`s blessing be with You.
Alfredo De`Eljama.
Inspiration:
The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, But whether it is the same problem you had last year.
- J.Foster Dulles
The Big Island. "Home of the Kilauea Volcano"
On October 24 2002, Monday, transported to the Big Island by the Aloha Airlines with heavy hearth, became used to the exciting and accommodating routine. Our Group leader, Randy assisted and put a little humor and a mild assertiveness in our actions. For better and easier following, two maps of the Island inserted in this Text. The upper one will show the interested entities visited at the big Island and the lower one depicts in very natural way the biggest of the Hawaiian Island. Arriving at Kona, Airport and on the way to our next Resort the Sheraton Keahou, visited the Kona Coffee Living History farm. The owners the heirs of along line and history made a very successful attempt to explain very specific and detailed then working s of their farm, still their lively hood. On
On October 24 2002, Monday, transported to the Big Island by the Aloha Airlines with heavy hearth, became used to the exciting and accommodating routine. Our Group leader, Randy assisted and put a little humor and a mild assertiveness in our actions. For better and easier following, two maps of the Island inserted in this Text. The upper one will show the interested entities visited at the big Island and the lower one depicts in very natural way the biggest of the Hawaiian Island. Arriving at Kona, Airport and on the way to our next Resort the Sheraton Keahou, visited the Kona Coffee Living History farm. The owners the heirs of along line and history made a very successful attempt to explain very specific and detailed then working s of their farm, still their lively hood. On
Aloha, Hawaii, Open your Arms!
Many years ago a promise made to show her, my mate if we make it to a particular time in our live, will full fill this commitment without reservation. It is not, that my time is running out or trying to get out of this, by no means, looking ahead and imagine all the possibility we will have an opportunity to visit and see, a remnant of the lost paradise. We started on October,21th`2002 early in the morning, interrupted the flight of 1863 miles in San Francisco, and added another 2394 miles to reach the shores of the Island Oahu, at Honolulu. Traditional welcomed and transported visa Bus to our first lodging, one of the highest and very impressive Structures on the Ocean Front with accommodating rooms and
Many years ago a promise made to show her, my mate if we make it to a particular time in our live, will full fill this commitment without reservation. It is not, that my time is running out or trying to get out of this, by no means, looking ahead and imagine all the possibility we will have an opportunity to visit and see, a remnant of the lost paradise. We started on October,21th`2002 early in the morning, interrupted the flight of 1863 miles in San Francisco, and added another 2394 miles to reach the shores of the Island Oahu, at Honolulu. Traditional welcomed and transported visa Bus to our first lodging, one of the highest and very impressive Structures on the Ocean Front with accommodating rooms and
USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor
Our arrival on the Island Oahu, Honolulu, newer part of the City of Honolulu is Waikiki the resident of our resort and the location of the Memorial one hour drive thru the City and the only Expressways we experienced .It was a nice day, like most; however a somber mood noticeable which increased as closer we got to the site. We observed a movie, which depict the original attack and the development of the Memorial. During the movie, I and many other People used a handkerchief. The actual Memorial erected on the top a sunken warship, The Arizona. One has to participate in Boat trip to get to the exact location, where she sunk during the attack; it was not a battle, but an act of infamous proportin in peacetime. It would be very difficult to mention and show everything there is, everything has meaning and is touching. A few personal impressions I must tell you. Leaning over the Railing, after all them years , 60 years ago.oil remnant bubbling to the top of the water around, and is said " This are the tears of our 1300 hundred marines given their lives for us. " Many of the Japanese visitors present and whispering to each other, what was it? My thoughts in total disarray, ashamed of my self, but conversed with some of them. Hiroshima rushed to my Brain, there never have, or will be an excuse or a reason for War. On the way, back to the Resort the drive thru and one stop at downtown Honolulu opened our minds and eyes to see the remnant of the former history of the Hawaii's People. A big portion of the older town does not look very preventative. Arriving at the right time for one the special Suppers served to enjoyment. The remaining of the evening, walking along the Ocean and thanking God to had an after thought and created
Our arrival on the Island Oahu, Honolulu, newer part of the City of Honolulu is Waikiki the resident of our resort and the location of the Memorial one hour drive thru the City and the only Expressways we experienced .It was a nice day, like most; however a somber mood noticeable which increased as closer we got to the site. We observed a movie, which depict the original attack and the development of the Memorial. During the movie, I and many other People used a handkerchief. The actual Memorial erected on the top a sunken warship, The Arizona. One has to participate in Boat trip to get to the exact location, where she sunk during the attack; it was not a battle, but an act of infamous proportin in peacetime. It would be very difficult to mention and show everything there is, everything has meaning and is touching. A few personal impressions I must tell you. Leaning over the Railing, after all them years , 60 years ago.oil remnant bubbling to the top of the water around, and is said " This are the tears of our 1300 hundred marines given their lives for us. " Many of the Japanese visitors present and whispering to each other, what was it? My thoughts in total disarray, ashamed of my self, but conversed with some of them. Hiroshima rushed to my Brain, there never have, or will be an excuse or a reason for War. On the way, back to the Resort the drive thru and one stop at downtown Honolulu opened our minds and eyes to see the remnant of the former history of the Hawaii's People. A big portion of the older town does not look very preventative. Arriving at the right time for one the special Suppers served to enjoyment. The remaining of the evening, walking along the Ocean and thanking God to had an after thought and created
waiters, the Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort. The actual Building and surroundings' are amazing to see, but believe, being there is a treat and should be one every ones wish list. The room Number. 3121assigned to us, only two rooms below the top, offered a most beautiful site along the shore and to the endless view of the Ocean. The first day, a day of exploration near the resort, organized not to miss the most delicious entries at the resort, took some advantage of the swimming pool and ventured at the edges of the Ocean, which turned out to be very rough at the bottom, which covered with volcanic debris. A day prior to relocating to another Island, our Group Leader informed, to gather next morning in front of the Resort to participate in the awaited trip to the Memorial of the Day of Infamy.
The Hawaiian Island, some time later. He knew then, there was something missing and we should be grateful for such a special present to his children. Some of you might laugh and shake their head about certain remarks of mine. Never was and will be afraid to say what I mean, and mean what I say, that in a big part helped me to overcome many different situation, plus we live in a land were speech is not a privilege only, but also guaranteed by our Constitution.
the way to our next Residence we visited and rested in a quaint village, Kailua-Kona, where we did little shopping and treated us to some Ice Cream. We arrived at our Resort in the late afternoon and completed the day with a wonderful tasting meal with all thinkable additions and Specialties. The luau included open bar, dinner and a very exciting, Hawaiian type show. The Dinner and Breakfasts facilities recently
modernized and named Kai`s Day Five October 25,200, ate breakfast early into the morning and readied for the scheduled Circle Island tour , one of the highlights of our Hawaii`s vacation. We made several incredible stops throughout the day the most impressive one were the image of the Halema`U`Ma at the Volcanoes National Park, one half mile width and 300 feet deep. The other special discovery, a beautiful beach total with Black Sand originated from volcanic activity, like most of the Island .These two particular scenes, you may observe at the Images in this text. After we visited, the Volcanoes Nat. Park at above 4000 feet high did returned to the Resort to enjoy on of these unimaginable Dinners. It is impossible to report everything; however if you have some more Question, do not hesitate to contact. Day six October 26, 2002. Today our caretaking consisted solely, but still more then an efficient Breakfast. All activities are Optional but they did not meet our desire. Transportations to nearby stores and several shopping Centers is regulated with scheduled busses. Dinners between 6:30pm-9:00pm and must be registered at the Kai`s Management, at any other Day.
Maui, The Valley& Flower Island.
Days seven & eight October 27&28, 2002.
Days seven & eight October 27&28, 2002.
After our last Breakfast at Kai`s, Aloha Airline flew us to Honolulu and switched to another Aloha flight which brought us to Maui, as is said, one of the most romantic and beautiful Island of Hawaii. Rather to continue direct to our final destination, we visited Iao Valley presenting the entire flora present in Hawaii. A very happy sight to see and easy to remember. Close to our designated Resort, The Sheraton Maui we spent quit some time in the Village Lahaina eating our Lunch there and finally arrived, where the Nightly Entertainment, beach Music, torch lighting ceremony and cliff diving, at our designated Resort.. Cliff diver dives off Lack rock. Tired we went to our rooms and it did not take very long to
found refuge in Amours arms. In the morning, a Friday, breakfast served at the Kekaa Terrace, after which toured to Haleakala National Park about 10,023 feet elevation. It was chilly, however warned before to have the right close available. At the return, the Buss driver dropped us off at the nearby village Lahaina, which also had a buss service from the Resort only 15 minutes far. To better visualize the content of this Section of our Vacation, I found it appropriate to support or clarify with the two Attachments as shown. The Farewell Dinner started at 6:30 PM with all the Trimmings you can think off, when it ended could be everyone's guess. Last but not least, the grounds of this Resort, was so accommodating with all kind combination , natural volcanic materials with modern stuff but unbelievable matching each other perfect, It is very hard to explain, the best way could be , to visit this place and be amazed.
Day nine, October 29, 2002. Farewell!
Breakfast, like usual in the morning between 6:30-11:00 Am at the Kekaa Terrace. The transport to Honolulu, in the same we came in, 9 days ago, how enriched do we leave. The flight to San Francisco went smooth and arrived late in the afternoon, beginning to darkened .A much longer stretch of our flight to Chicago, nearly passed without notice, it just so happened we fell short of our start a sleep and never woke up until we reached O'Hara Airport in Chicago. It was dark when we arrived but soon daylight fond its way to welcome us. A little search postponed our return to our home awhile, could not find our Van right of way. It was midmorning when we reached our
Breakfast, like usual in the morning between 6:30-11:00 Am at the Kekaa Terrace. The transport to Honolulu, in the same we came in, 9 days ago, how enriched do we leave. The flight to San Francisco went smooth and arrived late in the afternoon, beginning to darkened .A much longer stretch of our flight to Chicago, nearly passed without notice, it just so happened we fell short of our start a sleep and never woke up until we reached O'Hara Airport in Chicago. It was dark when we arrived but soon daylight fond its way to welcome us. A little search postponed our return to our home awhile, could not find our Van right of way. It was midmorning when we reached our
Empty Nest, should be used to it now, thanked our Guiding Hand with all the conviction possible, and looked around if everything satisfactory. The daily chores started again and we are thankful again of the satisfactorily conclusion visiting and enjoying this wonderful land, and the creator for his additional creation.