At the Punchbowl Cemetary looking towards Honolulu and Diamond Head.
We just drove through the cemetery. I have more pictures at my 2009 Hawaii site.
Punchbowl’s Hawaiian name, “Puowaina,” the most common is “Hill of Sacrifice"
Royal Poincianna Tree
Plumerias
Aliiolani Hale Building(1872) Aliiolani means chief unto heavens
King Kamehameha the Great (1756-1819) Statue honors the King that united
all of the Hawaiin Islands and put them under one Monarchy.
Apartments President Obama lived in as a child.
We also went by the Punahou School he attended. Our tour bus driver was very patriotic.
He said regardless of our political affilitation,
we should still respect the man as our president.
Dinner at Roys of Hawaii, using our $10.00 off a plate coupon from
the travel magazine on our Alaska Airline flight.
Seared Ahi poke, spring role, rib
Roy’s Classic Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Island Fish with Maine Lobster Beurre Blanc
The Hawaiian fish filet is crusted to golden brown perfection with Big Island-farmed macadamia nuts. Maine Lobster shells are simmered with fresh herbs and sweet cream to make the traditional style lobster cream sauce. Served with buttery Waialua asparagus.
The best pork ribs ever!
Kiawe Smoked Szechuan Spiced Baby Back Pork Ribs Slow-braised until tender with Asian aromatic spices, smothered in spiced Hoison sauce, and charred until caramelized on a hot grill.
Tender Braised Honey Mustard Grilled Beef Short Rib
with Lomi Tomotoes, Poi and Natural Essence
Fork-tender, slow-cooked, boneless beef short-ribs are glazed and charred with whole grain Dijon honey-mustard, garlic, and herbs. Served in a bed of natural essence of reduced beef jus with creamy gratin potatoes, fresh poi, and lomi tomatoes.
Walking and shopping off the food.
We had so much food left over and we ate it the next day.
Thankfully the timeshare had a mini kitchen to use.
Punchbowl Cemetery
Downtown Honolulu
Roys of Hawaii