Day 2
The second day, Sept 20, we wanted to hit the ground running. Our theory was that we would have lots of energy because we were exited to be on vacation. We figured this would also force us to adjust to the time zone change, which was four hours behind MST. We scheduled a tour of Pearl Harbor that was from 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM. We didn't realize that the tour also included a tour or the USS Missouri, the Punch Bowl and downtown Honolulu. We were concerned about Oliver's nap and eating schedule, but we figured we would hope for the best. It was also a challenge because we couldn't bring any bags into Pearl Harbor. Thank goodness Keith had big pockets that day. He became a walking diaper bag. From 8:00 until 1:00 we were without a diaper bag. We packed an extra diaper and hoped for no Oliver poops (more than some of you want to know, I'm sure). We packed an extra bottle and hoped that they would have food to purchase for feed him. To our grateful surprise he made it with no problems. When he got tired, he slept, right where he was. Thank goodness Dad has strong arms. Now, he has strong arms with a sore back!
In line to get into the Pearl Harbor memorial in Honolulu, Hawaii. Oliver must have decided it was nap time. It was 8:00 AM in Hawaii, which was noon to us in Colorado.... nap time.
On our way in...
The USS Missouri (to the left) and the US Arizona Memorial (to the right).
Oliver stretching his legs at the USS Arizona Memorial visitors center
Hamilton's on tour
The USS Arizona memorial was a very solemn place. There was no talking allowed and it was to be treated as a cemetery, which in essence it was. Have you ever tried to keep an 11 month old quiet? Well, we did our best.These are the names of the navy men who died on the USS Arizona that day.
There is still oil coming up from the USS Arizona and it is expected to continue for another 20 years. That will make it nearly 100 years after it sank on Dec 7, 1941. The oil would appear suddenly as a small drop and then grow as it spread in the water. It was almost as if the men were sending up a sign from below. OK, maybe I'm too sentimental or I watch too many movies, but that is how it seemed.
The US Flag flying above the USS Arizona memorial.
Back on the bus. This was our shuttle bus from the USS Arizona memorial to the USS Missouri. We had a front row seat because we had a lap baby. Little did they know that meant they had a back seat driver. Oliver pounded on the counter platform and screamed at the driver the whole way there. He was SO exited to have a front row seat and see the world flying by at a mere 25 mph.
Keith and Oliver on the USS Missouri.
Once again, it must be nap time.
Downtown Honolulu
National Cemetery in the Punch Bowl.
AH..... our new room WITH an ocean view! They moved us from the 17th floor to the 24th floor and we went from the far end of the hotel to the ocean end. There was just one room between us and the very end of the hotel. This was FABULOUS!! I don't think you can really see the surfers in the photo, but they are out there just off of Waikiki beach. It reminded us of the bunny slope when we go skiing. There were a lot of people taking lessons and you would see them group together. We saw several near collisions.
Ahhh... the simple things. Oliver LOVED the big cushy bed.
Dinner Time! We went across the street and had a balcony seat at Chuck's. Here Oliver is telling us all about his exiting day. Keep in mind, it is about midnight in Colorado at this time. By the second or third day he was in line with the Hawaii time zone.
Notice the smug smiles on these next two photos. Like Father Like Son.
Oliver LOVES vacation... AND peas! (Pea in his mouth)
There is still oil coming up from the USS Arizona and it is expected to continue for another 20 years. That will make it nearly 100 years after it sank on Dec 7, 1941. The oil would appear suddenly as a small drop and then grow as it spread in the water. It was almost as if the men were sending up a sign from below. OK, maybe I'm too sentimental or I watch too many movies, but that is how it seemed.
The US Flag flying above the USS Arizona memorial.
Back on the bus. This was our shuttle bus from the USS Arizona memorial to the USS Missouri. We had a front row seat because we had a lap baby. Little did they know that meant they had a back seat driver. Oliver pounded on the counter platform and screamed at the driver the whole way there. He was SO exited to have a front row seat and see the world flying by at a mere 25 mph.
Keith and Oliver on the USS Missouri.
Once again, it must be nap time.
Downtown Honolulu
National Cemetery in the Punch Bowl.
AH..... our new room WITH an ocean view! They moved us from the 17th floor to the 24th floor and we went from the far end of the hotel to the ocean end. There was just one room between us and the very end of the hotel. This was FABULOUS!! I don't think you can really see the surfers in the photo, but they are out there just off of Waikiki beach. It reminded us of the bunny slope when we go skiing. There were a lot of people taking lessons and you would see them group together. We saw several near collisions.
Ahhh... the simple things. Oliver LOVED the big cushy bed.
Dinner Time! We went across the street and had a balcony seat at Chuck's. Here Oliver is telling us all about his exiting day. Keep in mind, it is about midnight in Colorado at this time. By the second or third day he was in line with the Hawaii time zone.
Notice the smug smiles on these next two photos. Like Father Like Son.
Oliver LOVES vacation... AND peas! (Pea in his mouth)
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