A L O H A !
Before we moved into the harbor
(and lived there almost 20 years)
We lived in Manoa - the Valley of Rainbows-
Home to legends, Ali`i (Chiefs) & Royalty,
site of Hawaii's first sugar growing scheme.
Oh, and also the home
of University of Hawaii @ Manoa,
the flagship campus of the State University;
That dome on the right
is where sports occur.
I also received my degree inside.
Yesterday, I had to ride my scooter
up into the valley to pick something up.
It was like a journey
into an earlier time
in my life.
Manoa is a nostalgic place
for many locals
reminding them of
college years.
The President's parents
met at UH.
As a youngster,
Barack lived in the valley
too.
There are some Mansions in the valley,
but you still see these pretty, older
wood-frame, single-wall,
working class
hale (houses.)
Sweet, yeah?
(The house the president lived in
is rather humble.)
View over Manoa shopping center-
The valley walls
are always part of the view plane.
Back in the day, it was common
to see kimono
in the streets of Honolulu.
( Note the Tabi socks
and Geta! )
Early 20th Century Honolulu
A Meibutsu Store
Courtesy: Hawaii State Archive
" Japan's tradition of meibutsu,
or famous regional products, is unique
and unparalleled anywhere else in the world. "
My charming co-shopper
told me she just came from
a tea ceremony.
I asked for permission
to take this shot;
She smiled
and thanked me.
( Note the 'Oriental Snacks'
store aisle sign :-)
Early flight over Manoa Valley
Courtesy of Hawaiian Airlines
( Incorporated on January 30, 1929
as Inter-Island Airways Ltd. )
Look at this early aerial shot,
then back at Manoa today.
Is there a place
that takes YOU
back in time?
Please tell us in comments!
Thank YOU for visiting-
Warmly, cloudia
Below
is a short video of a Manoa rainbow
shot from the back of the valley.
You can see Waikiki and
Diamond Head.
This one shows the lush foliage of the Manoa:
Here's a 'tour' of the valley
