Hawaii ~ Oahu ~ Pearl Harbor

 

We spent the entire day at Pearl Harbor. Here is the Arizona Memorial. The harbor was so peaceful that it was hard to imagine the fiery scene on that fateful day.

 

 

Outside the memorial.

 

Inside are the names of all those who perished in the attack, and also those who have chosen to rest here posthumously.

 

Do you see the rainbow colors in the water? This is a result of fuel still seeping from the vessel.

 

 

Part of the Arizona.

 

We had the opportunity to tour a submarine. This is on deck.

 

 

The kitchen is large enough for one cook.

 

Some of the bunks are up, but if they were down, there would be only a narrow passage way.

 

The mess hall.

 

 

We also had the privilege of touring the Missouri, a retired battleship.

 

It was on this ship that the Japanese surrendered, precisely at this spot.

 

On deck of the Missouri, the guns pointed to the Arizona Memorial, standing guard.

 

Some of the bunks

 

The kitchen, still equipped with huge mixers and all equipment.

 

The mess hall.

 

Notice all the ovens lined up. I wanted to take one home! Lots of stainless steel tables and all the sheet pans, etc. used in a place intended to feed multitudes!

 

The mailroom.

 

After that we went to an aviation museum, but I didn't take any pictures there. It was a very interesting day.