Tag Archives: Honolulu

Post Office Building, Honolulu

Post Office Building Honolulu

Couple at Post Office Building Honolulu An off-island photo from my recent jaunt to Honolulu. This is the old U.S. Post Office, Custom House, and Court House, which is still in use as a post office today. The building is one of many historical buildings in the downtown area.

This building dates from 1922 and, according to the handy guide from historichawaii.org, ‘This classic Mediterranean-style structure features large roof overhangs, shaded arcades, open interior courtyards, spacious porticos, and two towers.’

Not a bad spot to sit and have lunch.

And the clock struck one

Kawaiaha'o Church Honolulu

This is Kawaiaha’o Church in downtown Honolulu. I took this photo immediately after the church clock struck one. I guess this is what’s meant by island time.

Posted in response to this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge ‘Smiles.’

Royal Hawaiian Band

The Royal Hawaiian Band was founded in 1836 by King Kamehameha III. The band presents free concerts in the grounds of ‘Iolani Palace most Fridays from noon to 1 p.m. and at the Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand in Waikiki most Sundays at 2 p.m..

I hope the photos convey something of what an enjoyable experience the band’s concert offered.

For more information about the Royal Hawaiian Band, go to rhb-music.com.

Posted in response to this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge to be a visual storyteller.

Abstracts: Reflective building

A building reflected in a building. This glass-fronted high rise in Honolulu made a wavy reflection of the building across the street.

Posted in response to this week’s WordPress Photo Challenge, ‘Out of This World.’

Abstracts: Reflection

During my recent visit to Honolulu, I noticed this doorway in the historic Hawaiian Electric Building. In addition to the lovely old door and lights, I liked how the glass captured the reflections of people passing on my side of the street.

Hawaii State Capitol

As my blog title notes, it’s about ‘Life on the Big Island of Hawaii.’ Well, one aspect of life here is that, once in a while, one has to go to Oahu. Medical emergencies or serious illnesses often involve trips to Oahu’s bigger facilities with more specialists. In addition, some government agencies only have offices on Oahu. My recent trip was for the latter reason, but since I had time to spare before my return flight, I took the opportunity for a wander around downtown Honolulu.

This photo is a view from the central atrium of the capitol building in Honolulu. I happened to be there during a 5-day recess of the legislature, so the normally crowded space was sparsely populated. In the photo, two indistinct figures lean against a rail on the third floor, appearing dwarfed by one of four kukui nut trees (the state tree) and the mass of the building.

In response to WPC ‘A face in the crowd.’