

A Trip to Oahu & Maui Map

This is a great view of Honolulu and Diamond Head in the distance, taken from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific.

Will's House Rental near Ewa
William & Jeremy Posing at the rental Will had acquired at the southern tip of Oahu, near Ewa. This is a beautiful area with it's own beach, and this rental was a block away from the ocean.
This is a very pretty area of Oahu, Click here to view a map. You can see in the map that this is the southern coast area of Oahu, low population density and a number of State Parks.
Talk about a beautiful setting for a wedding! The Pacific Ocean was just behind the activities, a beautiful hotel was behind us and the weather that day was excellent. In image # 1 we are gathered at the wedding site, waiting for the wedding party to join us.
This is one of the largest banyan trees in the United States. Imported from India and planted in front of the Lahaina Courthouse and Lahaina Harbor on 1873, this sprawling tree along Front Street is the size of an entire city block and stands more than 60-feet high.
There were four generations of the family present at the wedding, which provided us with a unique opportunity to get most of them posing for pics prior to the wedding.

The Helicopter tour flying past the western slopes of Haleakala National Park headed towards Hana and the Seven Sacred Pools at Ohe'o.

Polynesian Cultural Center
The Polynesian Cultural Center was busy that day! Touristy? Yes of course, but still a very
good way to learn a lot about the Pacific Polynesian Culture quickly.
Click here to go to their website.

National Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific
National Memorial Cemetary of the Pacific, looking back towards Diamond Head & Honolulu.

Everyone is obviously having a good time! The dinner was very good and yes "poi" is an acquired taste!

Halona Blowhole
The observation area and parking lot, are just above the Halona Blowhole, giving visitors
a good view.
Click here to go to their website.

Haleakala Summit is Cold!
We are huddled together because it is cold at the top of Haleakala (10,023 feet) waiting for
the sunrise.
FACT: On any given day, the temperatures in the Haleakala National Park can range from a high
of 80°F (27°C) in Kīpahulu (coastline near Hana) to a low of 30°F (-1°C) at the summit. In either area clouds and rain can
quickly replace warm sunshine.
WARNING: The drive to the summit of Haleakala is 37 miles long comprised of a large number of switchbacks,
give yourself sufficient time to drive or you could miss the sunrise due to traffic!

Maui Coastline from Haleakala Summit
Looking down from Haleakala, when the clouds parted, we were able to see the Maui coastline way below us.
FACT: The summit tops out at 10,023 feet above sea level, but if measured from its base on the ocean floor
the summit of Haleakala volcano is approximately 30,000 feet tall!
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