The second day in Honolulu we didn't waste any time. We went to Pearl Harbor, get the chills thinking about it, then we headed to the Punchbowl which is the national cemetary in Hawaii and where my grandfather is buried. He passed away in 1971 and it has taken my mom and aunt many years to get there but they did it, an emotional visit to say the least and our most important stop on this trek through the islands. The Punchbowl had amazing views from this large sort of hidden observation deck located a short hike above the cemetery. I think it is as close to heaven as you can get physically in this life. We ended the day pool side with coconut brown ale beers and then we strolled along the beach and ended up at a popular bar called Dukes. Live music with hula dancers, foo-foo drinks and great food...ahhh vacation. We stayed late night doing some shopping in the international marketplace where literally there are thousands of stores selling the same touristy things...another successful day.
View from the grave at Punchbowl.
I think this is as close to Heaven as you can get on earth.
Reunited over 30 years later with their dad.
Pearl Harbor
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