Diamond Head |
" The less open-minded
someone is,
the more open-mouthed
they tend to be. "
Nicole Azavedo
Diamond Head Crater, Kapiolani Park |
" We have
just enough religion
to make us hate,
but not enough
to make us love
one another. "
Jonathan Swift
These surfers are
walking along Diamond Head Road.
The cliffs are
the seaward edge of the crater.
It's ALL Diamond Head.
The View beckons
from Diamond Head Road
The path
down to the beach
“ True happiness is. . .
to enjoy the present. "
Seneca
Diamond Head Light House is the residence of Rear Admiral Cari B. Thomas, commander, Fourteenth Coast Guard District, whose area of responsibility spans over 12.2 million square miles encompassing the Hawaiian Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Saipan, Singapore and even Japan.
DH Light has been District commander's home since 1944.
"The Diamond Head Lighthouse has guided mariners to Honolulu for more than a hundred years. The original structure was erected in 1899 and the original ironwork of the watchroom and lantern are still in use. The 55-ft. tower we see today was built in 1917 and is constructed of reinforced concrete. The lighthouse can be seen as far away as 18 miles and the light shows a red sector to warn vessels away from the reefs of Waikīkī Beach." Link
"The Revenue Cutter [US Coast Guard] Lawrence sailed into Honolulu Harbor Sept. 4, 1849, escorted by Native Hawaiians in outrigger canoes. This marked the beginning of the U. S. Coast Guard presence in the Pacific. For the next 90 years, cutters from the West Coast routinely plied Hawaii’s waters on patrols. In 1939, the Fourteenth Coast Guard District was established ashore in Honolulu with 230 personnel. Link
Pack out your trash.
Do NOT approach
Hawaiian Monk Seals!
A Semi-private beach,
plenty of shade,
I LOVE THIS!
" Purity and simplicity
are the two wings
with which to soar
above the earth
and all
temporary nature. "
Thomas a Kempis
Our
Shared Solitude
is a wonderful
puzzle!
Thank You-
cloudia
30 comments:
The view looks good to me. Aloha Tom The Backroads Traveller
Hello Cloudia, lovely view of Diamond head and the beautiful beach.. You do live in a gorgeous place.. Wonderful series of photos and quotes. Have a happy Monday!
What a GLORIOUS place.
Such a beautiful lighthouse and beach!
Your images make me feel at home Cloudia :)
ooh we have sunshine now....what a difference it makes!!
Yes, a nice way to surf, I love these pictures!
Saludos!
Let's go surfing now!
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What an amazing hike for a Monday morning!! Are you trying to lure us to play hooky in Hawaii?
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O Hawaii é um paraíso terrestre, precisamos preservá-lo... que essa terra continue sempre nos encantando!...
Ótima semana!
Beijinhos.
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Beautiful photos especially of the light houses.
Your first quote, so true. Your photos rock, especially that semi-private beach. It's so inviting.
Thanks dear pals <3
Wonderful photos and quotes. Made my day and I hope you are having a wonderful one.
I like the swift quote
I adore your sea and skies. I'm so disturbed with religion. And people who hurt animals in stupidity... sigh.
Lovely vistas, as ever.
(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , ON, Canada!
It's a wonderful place to wander. I enjoy the Diamond Head every time I see it in your posts.
Love the beach, Cloudia! The 1st quote suits someone I met recently to a tee!
Cloudia ~ as always beautiful photography and enlightened quotes ~ I so love Hawaii when I visited!
Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
Cloudia ~ as always beautiful photography and enlightened quotes ~ I so love Hawaii when I visited!
Happy Week to you,
artmusedog and carol
beautiful~
Jolly! Thanks!
That was a long post, lovely place.
Merle............
We haven't seen the sun for a while.
love the blues of the views!
Great
That first quote is so true! And I love the lighthouse!
At time like this...i totally agree with "We have
just enough religion
to make us hate,
but not enough
to make us love
one another. "
Just saw news in FB that a group asked a church to take down the Cross from the church building :(
Stunning place to live.
Thanks for sharing your beach and coastline!
The monkey seals look impressive!
Thanks for the American word: gas for fun.
Wil, ABCW
Jonathan Swift definitely got that one right.
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