Saturday, September 15, 2007

{ D } - David = Kawika

Kalakaua
A picture of Kalakaua Avenue, with Diamond Head peeking through. There is a song by Palani Vaughn called Kawika, a song about King David Kalakaua who revitalized the hawaiian culture and Hula after it was banned by the missionaries in the early 1800's. He also founded the 'Iolani palace.

Other "D"things worth mentioning - DuKe Kahanamoku, Doris Duke, Diamond Head, "Da Kine"

Previous Letter(s):
{ A } - Anna Bananas
{ B } - Bank of the Orient
{ C } - Clouds
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25 comments:

  1. MumbaiiteAnuSaturday, September 15, 2007 at 11:21:00 PM HST

    Great view. I like the sky and the palm trees lined with the high rise buildings.

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  2. lv2scpbkSunday, September 16, 2007 at 12:33:00 AM HST

    Love the view.

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  3. AnonymousSunday, September 16, 2007 at 12:52:00 AM HST

    Holy smokes I can't believe it. In 1955, when I was there, it was a straight shot to Diamond Head and none of the buildings that you show were there.

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  4. KateSunday, September 16, 2007 at 2:27:00 AM HST

    I like the way Diamond Head creeps up in the horizon. That and the palm trees add some nature to the photo. Love Abraham's startled comment.

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  5. DinaSunday, September 16, 2007 at 9:06:00 AM HST

    Hi kala,
    your doing a great job with the alphabets!!! nice birds eye view. the air show was kinda cool yesterday...I think the blue angels are a bit more radical though ...they'll be here in Oct.

    aloha

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  6. JazzySunday, September 16, 2007 at 11:47:00 PM HST

    hi kala,
    what a great project you started, btw would love to see 'other' alternative options as well.
    have a good week ahead.
    j =)

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  7. photowannabeMonday, September 17, 2007 at 10:21:00 AM HST

    Great City Skyline Kala. I love the peek of Diamond Head in the background.

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  8. AnonymousTuesday, September 18, 2007 at 10:44:00 PM HST

    You have got a fine idea with letters.
    I have been thinking seriously, that I will take a long break or finish DP blogging, but perhaps I can think something like this your idea.
    Now I am curious to see your letters and photos related with them :)
    Have a nice Wednesday!

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  9. FeliciaWednesday, September 19, 2007 at 11:48:00 AM HST

    This is a nice view! The palm trees really do stick out. And yes...what will Kala do for the letter "e"?!

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  10. AnonymousThursday, September 20, 2007 at 11:05:00 AM HST

    Don't forget "da kine."

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  11. KalaThursday, September 20, 2007 at 11:13:00 AM HST

    That was funnny Anonymous! - I shall add Da kine to this list =)

    Mahalo nui loa

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  12. JanetThursday, September 20, 2007 at 12:16:00 PM HST

    So this is what downtown Honolulu looks like. Pretty.

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  13. NevaSaturday, September 22, 2007 at 1:47:00 PM HST

    love the view!!! I want one!

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  14. photoliciousThursday, September 27, 2007 at 4:27:00 AM HST

    Wow Hawaii is so spacious and carefree, right out of the postcards!

    I'm from Singapore and it's awfully cramped here, not to mention the hot and unbearably humid climate.

    You may like to visit my photo blog at:
    www.veryclicky.blogspot.com

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  15. Mike's Travels Thursday, September 27, 2007 at 10:59:00 PM HST

    Yes, beautiful. I'm jealous

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  16. GMGSaturday, September 29, 2007 at 6:12:00 AM HST

    Wow! Loved to see this view, with the Sheraton Moana, the hotel where I stayed the first time I landed in Honolulu!
    Sorry, I was a bit absent lately; went to Greece to the islands (and survived the fires)...
    As I'm late posting, I just left Bali and posted on Singapore at Blogtrotter.
    Enjoy and have a great weekend!

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  17. sonia a. mascaroSaturday, September 29, 2007 at 11:09:00 AM HST

    Beautiful avenue and what a wonderful view!

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  18. JazzySunday, September 30, 2007 at 1:47:00 AM HST

    hope u're doing fine Kala?
    aloha
    =)

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  19. AnonymousTuesday, October 2, 2007 at 10:35:00 PM HST

    What a good idea Kala!!! I'll come back to see the E pic and so on!! And it's nice to learn something at the same time! See ya! Hope you're fine!

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  20. ~tanty~Monday, October 8, 2007 at 10:21:00 AM HST

    Hi Kala,
    How are you? Long time no see.
    Hope you're okay.

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  21. GMGTuesday, October 9, 2007 at 12:28:00 PM HST

    Hi Kala! Come on; we're missing you... :((

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  22. FeliciaTuesday, October 9, 2007 at 7:45:00 PM HST

    Hi Kala, are you stumped on the letter "e"? Yeah, we miss you, hope you are doing well.

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  23. DinaSunday, October 21, 2007 at 7:10:00 AM HST

    Kala???? where are you....were all worried!!

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  24. poodyFriday, October 26, 2007 at 11:58:00 AM HST

    Iused to live right around the corner on Hobron! (homesick for Waikiki)

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  25. JazzyThursday, November 22, 2007 at 11:27:00 PM HST

    Kala, hope you're doing fine?
    happy thanksgiving day!

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