Monday, April 20, 2015

Diamond Head Kuilei Cliffs

A  L  O  H  A   from   Honolulu!
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














Back Up the Trail. . .

 Linking to
Our World Tuesday

Our
Shared Solitude
is a wonderful
puzzle!
Thank  You-
                                          cloudia
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30 comments:

  1. TomApril 20, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    The view looks good to me. Aloha Tom The Backroads Traveller

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  2. eileeninmdApril 20, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    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!

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  3. Elephant's ChildApril 20, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    What a GLORIOUS place.

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  4. eViL pOp TaRtApril 20, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    Such a beautiful lighthouse and beach!

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  5. PerthDailyPhotoApril 20, 2015 at 8:08 AM

    Your images make me feel at home Cloudia :)

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  6. Young at HeartApril 20, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    ooh we have sunshine now....what a difference it makes!!

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  7. LeoviApril 20, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    Yes, a nice way to surf, I love these pictures!
    Saludos!

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  8. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©April 20, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Let's go surfing now!
    ~

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  9. TeresaApril 20, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    What an amazing hike for a Monday morning!! Are you trying to lure us to play hooky in Hawaii?

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  10. Magia da InêsApril 20, 2015 at 11:50 AM

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    O Hawaii é um paraíso terrestre, precisamos preservá-lo... que essa terra continue sempre nos encantando!...

    Ótima semana!
    Beijinhos.
    ♬♪ه° ·.

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  11. Nancy ChanApril 20, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Beautiful photos especially of the light houses.

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  12. 21 WitsApril 20, 2015 at 12:31 PM

    Your first quote, so true. Your photos rock, especially that semi-private beach. It's so inviting.

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  13. CloudiaApril 20, 2015 at 12:38 PM

    Thanks dear pals <3

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  14. DeniseinVAApril 20, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    Wonderful photos and quotes. Made my day and I hope you are having a wonderful one.

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  15. AdamApril 20, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    I like the swift quote

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  16. Jenn JilksApril 20, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    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!

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  17. William KendallApril 20, 2015 at 4:57 PM

    It's a wonderful place to wander. I enjoy the Diamond Head every time I see it in your posts.

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  18. RedPatApril 20, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    Love the beach, Cloudia! The 1st quote suits someone I met recently to a tee!

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  19. carol l mckennaApril 20, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Cloudia ~ as always beautiful photography and enlightened quotes ~ I so love Hawaii when I visited!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  20. carol l mckennaApril 20, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    Cloudia ~ as always beautiful photography and enlightened quotes ~ I so love Hawaii when I visited!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  21. Tammie LeeApril 20, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    beautiful~

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  22. CloudiaApril 20, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Jolly! Thanks!

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  23. MerlesworldApril 20, 2015 at 7:17 PM

    That was a long post, lovely place.
    Merle............
    We haven't seen the sun for a while.

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  24. TexWisGirlApril 20, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    love the blues of the views!

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  25. JimApril 20, 2015 at 10:10 PM

    Great

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  26. AnonymousApril 20, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    That first quote is so true! And I love the lighthouse!

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  27. Small KucingApril 21, 2015 at 1:29 AM

    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 :(

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  28. Bob BushellApril 21, 2015 at 3:42 AM

    Stunning place to live.

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  29. Reader WilApril 21, 2015 at 4:05 AM

    Thanks for sharing your beach and coastline!
    The monkey seals look impressive!
    Thanks for the American word: gas for fun.
    Wil, ABCW

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  30. Oakland Daily PhotoApril 21, 2015 at 7:29 PM

    Jonathan Swift definitely got that one right.

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