Trolley Ride in Waikiki

 OFD wanted to see and compare Honolulu's China Town to other China Towns she has visited in New York City and San Francisco, to name two. Hubby and I had some historical places we wanted to stop for geocaching. The trolley seemed like the most practical way to meet our goals.

ticket & map with stops

ready for a ride and a WALK

governor's mansion

across the street from the capitol building

homeless camp on the grounds of the capitol

We have not seen many homeless in the Waikiki area where the tourists hang out, but did see more of them in the downtown area. One of our Uber drivers shared the homeless get a meal card allowing them to get a free meal at restaurants every day plus government assistance.

Hawaii state seal

rotunda of the capitol building

Aquarius mosaic below the open roof

Father Damien in front of the three story capitol building

a rather deserted and disappointing China Town

but a tasty fun lunch at Manifesto

We headed in the other direction to look for a statue of Confucius and THAT is where we found China Town.

Not Confucius, but a statue

a courtyard with all kinds of shops and markets

OFD's goal completed

Queen of Hawaii 1891-1917

she is given a fresh lei every day

her statue is on the backside of the state capitol building

and between the state government and the 'Iolani Palace

interesting trees on the palace grounds

backside of the 'Iolani Palace

front of the 'Iolani Palace, royal palms line the roadway

Mehameha I

Now our geocaching goal was complete. That makes for a successful day.

another beautiful flower 

statue in front of the Justice Building

Our trolley ride took us through Murals of Kaka'ako. This one of a jail cell looked so realistic. It is a mural and just one of many our driver pointed out to us.

This hi-rise caught my eye with its yellow bump-outs (balconies ?). Just so very different.

And it wouldn't be a day in paradise without a stop at the Pineapple House for s smoothie. Just fruit and ice and oh, so refreshing on a warm day in Waikiki.