Tag Archives: Pearl Harbor

Hawai’i Travelogue, Part 1 – Oahu

Posted on November 26, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

For forty years, my beloved and I talked about going to Hawaii. Finally, we were able to go last Fall. We figured we would treat ourselves to this big vacation while we were both working, Hawaii is probably one of the most … Continue reading →

Posted in Recreation, Travelogues | Tagged Arizona Memorial, Hawaii, Honolulu, lifestyle, Oahu, Pearl Harbor, photos, Sunset Beach, Travel, Waikiki, Waimea Valley | 30 Comments

Travel Theme: Secret Places

Posted on June 16, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

Each week, our friend Ailsa at Wheresmybackpack posts a Travel Theme challenge to bloggers. This week’s topic is really interesting: Secret Places. She has challenged us to share spots others may not know about, that are special to us for … Continue reading →

Posted in Photo Challenges, Travelogues | Tagged Arlington National Cemetery, Boston, cemeteries, Edinburgh, memorials, Pearl Harbor, Philadelphia, photography, photos, postaday, postaweek, Travel | 36 Comments

War and Remembrance

Posted on May 27, 2012 by The Retiring Sort

In the United States of America, we celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. This commemorative holiday has gone through several iterations – it was first called Decoration Day following the American Civil War, and the date has changed … Continue reading →