USA ~ Pele Goddes - Hawaii ~

... Beautiful artwork of Pele-honua-mea, Pele of the sacred land... she is Pele-ʻai-ho-nua, Pele the eater of the land, when she devours the land with her flame... Pele is a significant goddess in Hawaiian mythology and is often referred to as the goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes... she rules the volcanoes of Hawai'i, and mankind has no power to resist her... hers is both the power to destroy and the power to create new land... her personality is volcanic-unpredictable, impulsive, to given sudden rages and violence...  native Hawaiians believe Pele lives in the Kilauea Volcano... Bedankt Ben en Loes!ヽ(•‿•)ノ

"Herb Kawainui KāneHerb Kāne’s artworks illustrating the history and culture of the Hawaiian and Polynesian islands are awe-inspiring glimpses into another world. His images of tall ships and oceangoing canoes, goddesses and native dancers delight people all over the world." 

There are as many versions of how Madame Pele came to Hawaii as there are lava rocks on Hawaii Island. One of them is: Pele traveled from Tahiti to Hawaii by canoe, being chased by her sister Namaka, who wished to put an end to Pele’s fires as well as Pele herself. As she moved from one island to another, it is said that Pele tried to draw lava from the ground and light fires throughout the journey. She traveled through Kauai, where there is an old hill called Puu ka Pele, meaning Pele’s Hill, and Oahu, Molokai, and Maui before coming to Hawaii. Finally, Namaka caught up with Pele in Hawaii and the sisters battled to death. Namaka emerged triumphant, putting out the fires of Pele’s wrath. After this, Pele became a spirit and went to live in the Kilauea Volcano.

 

Stamp: 

Flowers - African Daisy

(Issued 14-03-2022)

USA ~ Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - UNESCO ~

... Great view of the immense Halema’uma’u crater that crowns the park grounds... the center of activity at Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano... as the youngest and most active of the volcanoes on the Big island you can often see the lava glowing in its crater... reflecting the volcano's roles as both destroyer and creator, "Halema’uma’u" can be defined as either " House of Everlasting Fire" or House Surrounded by 'Ama'u Ferns"... it is one of the most culturally important places in the park and the legendary home of "Pele"... the  goddess of fire and volcanoes, according to the traditions of Hawaiian religion (next postcard😊)... seen by millions of tourists each year makes it the most visited attraction in Hawaiʻi... Thanks Ben & Loes!(✿ ♥‿♥)

 

Photo: G. Brad Lewis

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916 encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's most massive subaerial volcano. The park gives scientists insight into the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and ongoing studies into the processes of vulcanism. 

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park was designated as an International Biosphere Reserve in 1980 and a World Heritage Site in 1987.
 

Stamp: 

Flowers - African Daisy 

(Issued 14-03-2022)

USA ~ Maui ~

... By using digital elavation models, a very acurate rendering of the island was created... here is a view of the entire island seen during the green winter months from an elevation high above the West Maui Mountains along the coastline... in the foregrond are Lahaina, Kaanapali and Kapalua... famously known as the "Valley Isle"... a name earned because of its location between two vulcanoes... in fact, each Hawaiian island has a nickname... Thanks a lot Ben and Loes!【ツ】

Maui  is the second largest island in the Hawaiian archipelago and has the world’s largest dormant volcano. Mount Haleakala forms over 75% of the island, while the other 25% is formed by another volcano, Mauna Kahalawai.There are 81 accessible beaches on Maui, including white, gold, black, and red sand, more than any other Hawaiian island. 

In August 2023, a series of wildfires destroyed approximately 80% of Lahaina and claiming at least 102 lives in the coastal town. The disaster became known as the deadliest modern-day fire in the U.S. and the worst catastrophe ever to impact the islands.

 

Stamp: 

Flowers - African Daisy 

(Issued 14-03-2022)

USA ~ Nakale Blowhole - Maui ~

... Hawaiian beaty nr 2💙... the Nakale Blowhole is an impressive, natural wonder in the lava fields of Maui... the approximately 30 m tall fountain beats from a shallow pool close to the sea... it shoots water high into the air regularly due to its windward (and windy) location and near-constant ocean swell activity... it is one of the most amazing sights on the island... but it is important to remember that people have died at the Maui blowhole... the area surrounding the spout is far more dangerous than it may appear, even on calm days... Heel Erg Bedankt Loes en Ben!ヽ(•‿•)ノ

Photo: © Ron DAniquist
The Nakalele Blowhole is located on the backside of West Maui near the northern most tip of Maui.

A blowhole is hole in the ground that connects to an underground, partially submerged ocean cave. The cave and opening are shaped in such a way that when the ocean rises or waves crash into it, a jet of water and air is violently forced out through the hole. The higher the tide and swells, the more spectacular the eruptions.

 

Stamp: 

Flowers - African Daisy 

(Issued 14-03-2022)

USA ~ Waikiki - Oʻahu Island - Hawaii ~

.. First of many great postcard from my nephew's honeymoon💕to Hawaii... and guess where this came from???😁... one of the most famous beaches in the world... once the playground of Hawaiian royals who enjoyed surfing there on early forms of longboards...Waikiki Beach, with easygoing breaks and sandy stretches is the birthplace of modern surfing culture... today the beachfront is lined with resorts and some of Hawaii’s most historic hotels... Thanks a lot Ben & Loes!(✿◠‿◠)

Waikiki is a Honolulu neighborhood and beach on the south shore of the island of Oʻahu in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Waikiki Beach is one of six beaches in the district.Waikiki was the first capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii from 1795 to 1796.

The name Waikīkī means spouting fresh water in the Hawaiian language, for springs and streams that fed wetlands that once separated Waikīkī from the interior.

 Stamp: 

 Flowers - African Daisy 

 (Issued 14-03-2022)

USA ~ Nāpali Coast - Kauai - Hawaii ~

... A spectacular aerial view of kauai's north shore, the most beautiful part of the island... the unique shapes and colors of the north shoreline are captured here... after great postcards of the Big Island, Waikiki and Maui this is Hawaii island nr4👍... as being the greenest of the Hawaiian islands its nicknamed the "Garden Island"... the Nāpali Coast is a sacred place defined by extraordinary natural beauty... with rugged mountains, lush landscapes, amazing beaches and spectacular sea cliffs.... only accessible by kayak or hiking trails...  perhaps the most interesting and unusual fact is that Kauai's Building Code dictates that "no building shall be taller than a Coconut Palm"... thus the 4 story limit on vertical construction... Thanks a lot once more dear Glenn, must have been another fantastic cruise vacation!!!  \_(♥‿♥)_/

Kauai is the northern most and the fourth largest island in the Hawaiian chain with the largest Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, Molokai, Lanai, Niihau and Kahoolawe (listed in order of size).

Kauai is geologically the oldest of the major Hawaiian islands at 5.8 million years old.

90% of the landmass is being used for agriculture or conservation.  Kauai grow more taro (taro is the staple of the Native Hawaiian diet and at the core of the Hawaiian culture.)  than any other island and are well-known for having the largest coffee plantation in the entire US.

Hawaii is the most isolated inhabited land mass in the world. 

Photo: Howie From Maui

 

Stamps: 

Pony Cars 

(Issued 25 -08-2022)

Chinese New Year - Year of the Dragon 

(Issued 25-01-2024)

USA ~ Humpback Whale - Maui - Hawaii~

...Another wonderful whale postcard from dear postcard friend Glenn🩵... it's always a great pleasure to get a new whale card for my collection👍... spectacular sight of the magnificent "gentle giant of the ocean" seen off Baby Beach on Maui's south shore... they are true "acrobats of the sea"  often seen "breaching" or jumping out of the water and crashing into the waves... although you can go whale watching in Maui from pretty much anywhere along Maui’s shorelines, the south and west sides of the island are the most popular... it is the area most visited by whales in all the Hawaiian islands... an unforgettable experience and one of the favourite things to do on the island......Thanks so much Glenn!ヽ(•‿•)ノ

Photographed by Michael S. Nolan
North Pacific humpback whales are the fifth largest whale species in the world and can weigh anywhere between 25-40 tons, and approximately 1 ton as newborns. They come here to feed on capelin, krill, and squid along the coast.

Their upper (dorsal) body is primarily a dark shade of grey, with distinct areas of white on their flippers (pectoral fins) and under (ventral) bellies. On average, the North Pacific humpback whale can live for about 50 years (although there have been accounts living up to 90 years), and reach sexual maturity between 5-7 years old. 

Stamps:

Tulip Blossoms 

(Issued 05-04-2023)

Insects - Colorado Hairstreak 

(Issued 09-03-2021)

USA ~ Aloha - Hawaii ~

...🩴🏝️🌺ALOHA🌺🏝️🩴from Waikiki... wonderful tropical view of a vintage Travel Poster... young woman in traditional Hawaiian skirt dancing hula dance with ukulele guitar on  the beach... designed by Kerne Erickson, an unusual modern day visual artist creating Hawaiian Scenes Art in his own unique "vintage" style...Thanks a lot Glenn! (✿◠‿◠)  

With her flower crown and grass skirt, the hula girl has been synonymous with Hawaiian hospitality since cruise ships first docked in Honolulu in the 1920s.

Even today, exoticized images of these traditional dancers headline on travel websites, at tiki-themed bars, and on wiggly dashboard tchotchkes. 

Over the past two centuries, the cherished Hawaiian dance has moved from a sacred religious practice to a tourist attraction.

© Greg Young Publishing

Stamps:

Pony Cars 

(Issued 25-08-2022)

USA ~ Waipio Valley - Hawaii ~

... Great postcard from Glenn's first port stop on his Hawaiian cruise🛳️💙...Waipio Valley is said to be one of the most gorgeous spots on "the Big Island" known for its natural beauty... the Valley is in fact embedded between high cliffs, which descend many streams with several beautiful waterfalls... the shoreline is a soft black sand beach that meets blue waters for absolutely breathtaking views... often called the "Valley of the Kings"... it is considered as a sacred place due to its historical importance to the Hawaiian people... generations of Hawaiians lived down in this valley for years, including famous chiefs and kings that led the Hawaiian people... this valley is one of the most beautiful and secluded places to go to for a hike or horseback ride... Thanks a lot Glenn!【ツ】 

Photo: © Fyne/eStock Photo
The valley is located on the northeastern shores of the Hamaku Coast, tucked in the Kohala Mountains on the Big Island. Out of the seven valleys on the windward side, Waipio valley is the largest and most popular site to visit. Waipio valley is one mile wide at the coastline and six miles deep with 2000-foot high cliffs. This "Valley of the Kings " was the childhood home of King Kamehameha I.

It is named after the river that runs through the valley. Waipi'o means “curved water” in the Hawaiian language. 

 Stamps:

Insects - Colorado Hairstreak (Issued 09-03-2021)

Tulip Blossoms 

(Issued 05-04-2023)

USA ~ Honolulu - Hawaii ~

...♪ ♪ Aloha ♪ ♪ from Hawaii... fantastic "glittery" (doesn't show so good here)  postcard with views from Yesterday & Today...  more than 100 world-famous beaches form a ring around Honolulu... this city is also the home of some of Hawaii’s most historic places.... must have been the perfect winter☁  getaway... with nice selection of stamps... Thanks a lot Glenn!! ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀➜ Gem's World Postcards

Honolulu  is located on the south-east shore of the island of Oahu,  one of eight major islands in the state of Hawaii, in the northern Pacific Ocean.

The name Honolulu comes from the Hawaiian language and means 'sheltered harbor'.

It is the capital city of the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is also the largest city in Hawaii and it has the most important harbor.

Stamps:

Star Trek
(Issued 02-09-2016)

Songbirds in the Snow
(Issued 04-09-2016)

The 100th Anniversary of the Birth of John F. Kennedy
(Issued 20-02-2017)

USA ~Hawaii Volcanoes National Park-UNESCO~

...Great new National Park postcard...it has one of the most active volcanoes in the world and is visited by millions of tourists each year...the park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016...Thanks a lot Andron for 3 wonderful "surprise" cards of your vacation!!✈ ツ

Photo: VolcanoMan From backside card:
An island overrun:A kipuka is an island of forest surrounded by lava, saved from volcano deity Pele's (goddess of volcanoes) embrace-for the time being. But yesterday's kipuka may become tomorrow's lava field. Here, the cinder cone Pu`u `O`o on Kilauea Volcano erupts a fountain that feeds the river of lava in the foreground. That clinkery type of lava rock is called ʻaʻā. The skeletal ohi'a trees being overun were already killed by the heat of previous flow.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, established in 1916, is  located on the island of Hawaii. It encompasses two active volcanoes: Kīlauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, and Mauna Loa, the world's most massive subaerial volcano. The park gives scientists insight into the birth of the Hawaiian Islands and ongoing studies into the processes of vulcanism.

Stamp:

"The Moon" Global Forever stamp
(Issued 22-02-2016)

USA ~Pearl Harbor - Remember December 7-1941~

...Great postcard showing a tragic piece in American history... the attack on Pearl Harbor is the day that changed the direction of WWII...must have been a very sad place to visit...Thanks a lot Andron!!

Clockwise from top left (from backside postcard): American Flag - USS Arizona Memorial - USS after the attack - Punchbowl National Cemetery - USS Arizona in 1920.

Pearl Harbor is a lagoon harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, west of Honolulu. Much of the harbor and surrounding lands is a United States Navy deep-water naval base. It is also the headquarters of the United States Pacific Fleet.

The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, in the Territory of Hawaii, on the morning of December 7, 1941 by the Empire of Japan and  was the immediate cause of the United States' entry into World War II.
The devastating surprise attack killed 2,403 and wounded over 1,000.

Stamp:

"The Moon" Global Forever stamp
(Issued 22-02-2016)

USA ~Kauai - Hawaii ~

..Lots of wonderful views of the oldest island in the Hawaiian archipelago...a tropical paradise and
 nature lovers dream...Thank you so much Andron for thinking of me on your vacation!!✈ (♥‿♥)

Kauai is an island in the mid-Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago and is Hawaii’s fourth largest island.

It's nicknamed "the Garden Isle" thanks to the tropical rainforest covering much of its surface. The dramatic cliffs and pinnacles of its Na Pali Coast have served as backdrop for major Hollywood films (Jurassic Park, Pirates of the Caribbean, George of the Jungle..) while 10-mile-long Waimea Canyon and the Nounou Trails traversing the Sleeping Giant ridge are hiking destinations.



Clockwise, from top to left:
Yellow hale plumeria
Bali Hai
Wailua Falls
Nā Pali Coast

Stamp:
 "The Moon" Global Forever stamp
(Issued 22-02-2016)

USA ~Molokini crater - Maui ~

...Fantastic view of a crescent shaped island...clear, aqua-blue water..... an ocean paradise... some of the clearest water for snorkeling anywhere in the world...it is a marine sanctuary below water and a bird sanctuary above water...do I have to say more??? This is for sure a "dream" location ✈...Thanks a lot Rafal!!

Photo: Ron Dahlquist
Molokini is one of only three volcanic calderas in the world. Located just a few miles of Maui's rugged Makena coast, it is Hawaii’s only island marine sanctuary. Scientists believe Molokini Crater formed about 150 thousand years ago.

This small  island  can only be accessed by tour boat. According to the Hawaii Snorkeling Guide, Molokini is said to have some of the clearest water in all of Hawaii with visibility depths of up to 200 feet. Molokini is a state-protected animal sanctuary and no fishing is allowed.

Stamps:

United States Coast Guard
(Issued 04-08-2015)
Vintage Flowers
(Issued 14-02-2015)

USA ~Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge- Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument-UNESCO ~

Wonderful postcard showing one of the most amazing and fascinating sea creatures...unfortunately nearly all species of sea turtle are classified as endangered :(...Thanks a lot Judy!!

With great stamps especially the Johny Cash stamp!!

 

Photographer-Pete Leary Located on the far northern end of the Hawaiian archipelago, Midway Atoll is located within the country's largest conservation area, the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. It is one the oldest atoll formations in the world. Midway Atoll is the remote, unincorporated U.S. territory where the Battle of Midway occurred in 1942. This ring of volcanic islands and reefs is now home to millions of birds (including the world's largest Laysan albatross colony) as well as seals, turtles, dolphins, and myriad fish species.

From back of the card:
Green sea turtles are spotted frequently in the lagoon on Midway Atoll. They take 20 to 50 years to reach maturity and will weigh an average of 440 pounds (200kg). The turtles enjoy sunning themselves on the beaches after swim.

The Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is a World Heritage listed, U.S. national monument encompassing 140,000 square miles (360,000 km2) (an area larger than the country of Greece) of ocean waters, including ten islands and atolls of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, internationally recognized for both its cultural and natural values.