John & Jessica Day 5

Wednesday was our day to visit Pearl Harbor. The Aloha Stadium Swap Meet is also in the same area, so we prepared for both events. When we arrived at Pearl Harbor, it was incredibly crowded with tourists (WE weren't tourists of course!) We took a picture near the entry sign and jumped back in the car to go over to the swap meet to let the long line drain off.

At the swap meet, it was much less crowded. We walked around the Aloha Stadium looking through the vendor's tents. Most of the stuff is the same stuff, just spread around. There is a heavy emphasis on souvenir shopping (which is why we went) but after a while, everything starts to look the same. Jessica bought some interesting locally made jewelry and a sweatshirt. John and I wandered in and out of some places, but didn't buy anything.

After a couple of hours, it was back to Pearl Harbor. The line was gone, but that just meant that all the tourists were in the museum and complex. As I've said before, I think the exhibits are nicely done. We all went over to the Arizona and toured the Bowfin.

When it was over, we were ready to go home. Jessica was itching to try some more snorkeling, so we grabbed the stuff and drove down to Kailua Beach. John and DeAnna rested on the shore while Jessica and I swam out a couple hundred yards. There were active waves so the water was pretty cloudy. Our swim didn't last very long.

When we arrived back to shore, John had been watching some kids ride the waves on boogie boards. He figured that would be easy to do, so DeAnna and John walked to the Kalapawai Market and bought a couple of boogie boards. The rest of the afternoon, John & Jessica rode the waves and had a blast! Here they are catching a good one!



We ate dinner at home and turned in early. It was a long, but fruitful day. You can read Jessica's account of the day HERE on her blog.