Couldn't make advance reservations for the Arizona Memorial through the internet (photos above show anker, reality and a model in the museum), therefore we weren't sure what we could expect. Well, first, no bags and, even no purses, allowed on the grounds! No lockers, but $ 6 per piece storage. Inside, all a bit chaotic, no maps at all, you had to scan the QR quode (like in restaurants nowadays to get a menu) to get oriented.
Then, figured out that the only parts of the whole complex for free are the Arizona Memorial (where long lines of people were forming to access the boats which bring them over), the Exhibit Gallery (photo above - interesting exhibition about the events leading up to the attack on Oahu and its aftermath), and, the bus trip over to the USS Missouri (but, not including the visit of the battleship!) - photos below. Submarine and Aviation Museum cost separately (and hefly!) as well.
The USS Missouri (below) has served through WWII, the Korean War,
and the Gulf War from 1944 on. Launched from the Naval
Shipyard in Brooklyn she entered the Pacific
Theatre in early 1945. Most famously, the battleship hosted the surrender ceremony of
Japan in Sept. 1945.
Trip back by bus, passing a funny mural. Stopped at Ala Moana Shopping Center to check out Uniqlo and throw a glance at the windows of all the famous brand stores, where we would never buy anything: Gucchi, Tiffany's, Balenciaga, Bulgari, Chanel, Fendi, etc.
A refreshing shaved ice at the hotel (below) was just what we needed then, followed by a beach walk and a pizza & beer at Maui Brewery. Instead of a sunset: rain this evening! Makes farewell easier.
This (Thursday) morning: a swim in the ocean at 7:30 am. Beaches not crowded yet, recliners already set up for hotel guests. Water nice and warm and after the rain last night, everything looks fresh and clean.
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