Wednesday, August 27, 2025

A Few Moods of Diamond Head

 A L O H A  From
H O N O L U L U

British Sailors saw calcite crystals glinting on the volcanic slopes of Mount Leahi, and dubbed it Diamond Head. To the Hawaiians, it resembled the brow of the Tuna (Ahi). There was an important temple on her slopes.



 Locals don’t just SEE DH; we  smell the flowers, hear the surf and enjoy the birds. At the right time of year it’s the perfect place for spotting whales as they spout and splash out to sea.
A lookout on Leahi watched for Kamehameha's fleet of war canoes and lit the warning signal fire. Today Diamond Head Lighthouse maintains her own stoic vigilance; As do the F.A.A. folks guiding air traffic from within the crater.






True happiness is. . . 
to enjoy the present.
                                    Seneca





I love everything that's old, - 
old friends, old times, 
old manners, old books, 
old wine
   Oliver Goldsmith





 The less open-minded 
someone is, the 
more open-mouthed 
they tend to be.
Nicole Azavedo


ᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶᱶ
Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia




And in fancy I am led
back to dear old Diamond Head.
Honolulu I am coming back again.
Song






15 comments:

  1. Love this Diamond Head post! Pixie looks like she would like to go surfing with that dog. Or maybe she is sniffing with disdain about people (and doggos) getting unnecessarily wet.

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  2. I think Nicole nailed it. We see rather a lot of that.

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  3. So nice this portion of positivity. As always received with gratitude.

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  4. Love the views of Diamond Head!
    I like the Seneca quote.
    Take care, have a great day!

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  5. ...thanks for the Hawaiian music fix.

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  6. Miss Pixie looks quite regal today, as fitting with photos of Diamond Head.

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  7. The Nicole Azavedo quote is thought-provoking!

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  8. Thanks for sharing such interesting facts about Diamond Head and the wonderful photos, Cloudia. Blessings!

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  9. I like old stuff too. I didn't know that's how Diamond Head got its name.

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  10. I didn't know about Diamond Head naming either. I do love that mural. Have a very nice day today.

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  11. I like old things too and old blog friends in particular, Cloudia. ;-)

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  12. Nice song with the moon...
    I liked the quote with all the old favorites,
    I had never thought of it like that!!
    Thanks!!

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  13. Diamond Head’s blend of natural beauty, cultural history, and vigilant watchfulness makes it a truly captivating landmark

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