American Tapestry Alliance--Pacific Portals Exhibit

One of the interesting non-juried exhibits held during Convergence 12 was held at the Long Beach Public Library, just a short walk from the Conference Center.  The Pacific Portals featured many small tapestries from several of their 500 members.  This was a delight to view.

Convergence 2012 Yardage Exhibit

The one exhibit at Convergence 2012, Long Beach, CA where you can actually touch!

The yardages have a handling piece attached to the top of the piece that is hanging over the balcony.  Here I'll let you browse!

Hope you have enjoyed this tour of CO12 yardage exhibit.

From Pacific Island to the Mainland

Our first stop along the California northern coast is Ronald Reagan's Presidential Library.  This was not a planned stop--we just saw the road sign that pointed us in the direction.  We are glad we stopped as we have seen several of the Presidential libraries and this one ranks at the top of exhibits.

We are greeted by President and Mrs. Reagan in all their bronze glory.

"Yes, Mr. President"--a chance to see how the prompters are used.  Doesn't he look very presidential?

One of the attached buildings to the library allows a visitor to board Reagan's Air Force One plane.

And there is no way we are going to pass up an opportunity to have lunch along the water!

And the sign says it all!  Here is a chance to spend the night in a hostel for $25 per person per night--that is if you like bunking with several ones

This is one of two working lighthouses along the northern coast of California, both of which serve as hostels.

The view!  outstanding!

You can see the reason behind the lighthouse function

Ice plants are always intriguing and makes for a great ground cover.

This Is Pearl Harbor

A visit to this National Monument is a must when you are in Honolulu.  No fee is charged but it is wise to make your reservations online, which does cost $1.50 per reservation.  Go early! and beat the crowds!  This is one of the most visited national places.

This is a view of the memorial from the land area. 

The park has various stops of interest which gives you an overview of the beginning of US involvement in WWII

The Tree of Life

After a short film detailing the events leading up to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, you board a vessel commanded by US Navy personnel.  You take the short ride to the memorial.  It is somber as you approach.

You embark onto the platform and walk into the open spans, which is the burial for those who died on USS Arizona

Below you is the burial site of many

You can see many parts of the USS Arizona above the water as well as below

And above this sacred area, we proudly salute the United States flag

The memorial leaves one with tears in their eyes and pride in their hearts