Sun rays and negative rays, where clouds closer to the sun block the sun from lighting up closer clouds.
Kayak races in the canal.
We can watch them from our balcony.
They go up, turn around these buoys, and then come back.
The finish line.
Me checking them out with binoculars.
At the dock.
Another set ready to start.
Other people playing tennis and basketball.
Baseball.
And golf.
Making the new cruise shirt stick-ons.
The Seinfeld with the giant red chicken sign.
Double rainbow.
It was very bright.
Rain around it.
Almost a full circle.
Neat gate.
Moped parking spots.
Iolani Palace has free entrance on second Sunday of every month.
Neat picture.
They checked your ID at the entrance.
Music by the gazebo.
One of the kings was a Mason, which explains this cornerstone.
The palace from the front.
And the back.
The barracks.
Dancers were getting ready there.
Ogii took a picture of the adult dancers for them.
A gift shop.
Surfboard bookmarks and wooden earrings.
Evolution of the surfboard.
A pheasant feather hat band for $1,200.
Woven earrings.
I like the turtle ones.
Historical books.
The dancers dancing.
The kids' turn.
This banyan tree has many root trunks going down.
We have to wear foot covers when we go into the palace.
The main stairway.
Statue lamp.
Detailed vase.
Previous rulers.
A gift.
From China.
Map of the first floor.
more vases.
A bust.
They gave us little phone-like devices which explained each room in different languages.
Piano.
Blue room.
Dress.
Dining room.
Neat hinges.
Another vase.
Throne room.
Their outfits.
And crowns.
Up to the second floor.
King's bedroom.
With a card table.
Leopard rug.
Bathroom.
Library.
Music room.
Old music player.
Metal boat sculpture.
Huge balcony.
Queen's bedroom.
Nice dress.
Another made of peacock feathers.
And another of ostrich feathers.
Large quilt.
In a temperature and humidity stable container.
Corner room.
Looking down the stairs.
And back up at them.
Out and down to the basement.
A Hawaiian timeline.
Many historical articles.
And artifacts, like this schellenbaum from Germany.
Diamond butterfly brooch.
Meersschaum pipe.
Miniature royal orders.
Tiger-claw brooch.
Masonic accessories.
Information of the restoration of the rooms...
... and artifacts...
... and building.
They even brought an artisan from Italy for the plasterwork and a locksmith from California for the Victorian locks.
Another musician just finished outside. He has a pheasant-feather hat.
Making leis.
A long line for drinks.
Much shorter for hot dogs.
Ready for lunch.
Right by the palace is the Hawaii State Capitol.
State seal.
statue of queen Liliuokalani.
The Capitol is very open inside.
A fountain below and sky above.
Senate.
House of Representatives.
Replica of the Liberty Bell.
Lines of palm trees.
Vietnam War memorial.
And Korean War memorial.