One iconic place I got to visit while vacationing in Hawaii was Diamond Head Crater. The climb to the top wasn't so bad. There was a long, steep staircase we had to hike up; this was the most difficult part because we got tired easily and our leg muscles got weak. It's definitely worth getting over this "obstacle" because the view from the top of Diamond Head is breathtaking! I got to take some great photos of the ocean and Waikiki.
Fort Ruger was in the interior of Diamond Head. It was the first US Military reservation on Hawaii.
Some areas of Diamond Head were used to film the television show Lost.
The staircase has 74 steps.
The round-trip hike on Diamond head takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Who came up with the name
Diamond Head? Way back during the 19th century, British sailors thought
there were diamonds within the rocks. These so-called diamonds were
actually calcite crystals.
Diamond Head is a volcanic tuff cone. It is about 150,000 years old.
Wow, gorgeous pictures!
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ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you! I'd love to go back for another vacation.
DeleteLooks like a gorgeous place, I love the blue sky in these pics.
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I am so jealous! We didn't get to do the Diamond head Crater when we visited. Maybe next time. Great photos!
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DeleteBeautiful photos! Seeing them reminds me of when we lived in Guam!
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Beautiful pictures!! Makes me want to go there!
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Erin
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Wow! that is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! I would like to go to Hawaii!
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