Samoa is ahead by 23 hours of Hawaii, but its only 5 hours and 30 minutes by flight. It seems I am flying back to yesterday’s date just to visit the Aloha State of Hawaii. Hawaii is the 50th state of the United States of America. Hawaii is the only state located outside the continent of North America.
I arrived midnight in Honolulu and waited for the airport transfer service. Surprisingly, when I arrived at Holiday Surf Hotel there is no staff available. I tried to call their numbers, but nobody is answering. I decided to search nearby hostel to stay temporarily.
Let’s discover the Cultural Tour of Honolulu or the Red Line of Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off, the fun way to see Hawaii! Ticket is available online at https://waikikitrolley.com or you can purchase directly at the driver.
The Hawaiian word Waikiki means “spouting water”. Waikiki Beach is popular for surfers and majority of the hotels, resorts, shops, restaurants and bars are located in the area. Waikiki is just a playground for Hawaiian royalty in 1800 but today various tourist around the world are visiting and enjoying the place.
The Hawaii State Capitol located in downtown of Honolulu, island of Oahu, Hawaii. It was open to the public on March 15, 1969 as a replacement to the former statehouse located at the Iolani Palace. Outside the Capitol Building is the statue of Father Damien, a Catholic priest from Belgium. He died at the age of 49 in Hawaii due to leprosy.
Did you know that Hawaii has a Queen before? Her name is Queen Lydia Liliuokalani Paki, the first and last queen regnant sovereign monarch of The Kingdom of Hawaii. Her monarchy was overthrown on January 17, 1893 by the pro-Americans.
Iolani Palace is located behind the Hawaii State Capitol. Iolani Palace was built in 1882 by King Kalakaua and served as official royal residence until the last monarch. Online ticket booking is available at https://fareharbor.com/iolanipalace/ if you are interested to explore inside the palace.
In front of Ali’iolane Hale (Judiciary Building) is the statue of King Kamehameha I who unified all the Hawaiian Islands and welcome foreigners to his kingdom. He was the founder and first ruler of Kingdom of Hawaii.
Time for a short break and I need to check out at Waikiki Beachside Hostel to transfer my stuff at Holiday Surf Hotel. Their room is spacious and offering excellent view.
In the afternoon, discover the Panoramic Coastline Tour or the Blue Line of Waikiki Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off.
Hanauma Bay is located along the southeast coast, east of Honolulu. The Hawaiian word “Hana” means Bay and “uma” refers to the curves of the indigenous canoes. Hanauma Bay is open daily except Tuesday and $7.50 for the entry fee.
Halona Blow Hole and Cove was formed thousands of years ago by molten lava tubes running from the Pacific Ocean. The Hawaiian word “Halona” means lookout. The Halona Cove appears in different Hollywood movies like From Here to Eternity Lookout, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, 50 First Dates, Pirates of the Caribbean 4 and more.
Some of the beautiful scenic views on the way back to Honolulu.
I enjoyed my dinner at Hard Rock Café Honolulu with a bottle of beer.
That’s the end of my Day 1 in Hawaii, see you on My Travel Diary Webseries Part 9
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