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Friday’s Mystery Slide – vol 2

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As last Friday’s mystery slide got a very positive response, I figured that I’d post another one from quite a while ago.  This time, the slide didn’t have the answer marked on it, as it just said “#2”, but I think some smart readers can tell me a little about the following image:

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Where are we?

This image is another slide scan from the collection of slides that I received from my father-in-law.  Clearly, his father did a bit of traveling, as there are airplanes in the image.

This location has some interesting features, such as the fish pond and the pagoda and looks rather peaceful.

I am looking forward to what you can tell me about this location and its history.

15 responses

  1. Remember Me Avatar
    Remember Me

    How interesting I’m just off to catch some haddock for lunch. From the fishmonger of course!

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    1. jansenphoto Avatar
      jansenphoto

      Thank you! Koi would be easier to catch in the pond. Catching haddock is hard work 🙂

      Reply
  2. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    Well there is an airport off to one side and the pagoda is interesting . . .China?

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    1. jansenphoto Avatar
      jansenphoto

      Certainly a good guess. What other hints do you see in the image?

      Reply
  3. Jonathan James Olivier Avatar
    Jonathan James Olivier

    The “baggage claim” sign over the bridge in the left of the photo is in English and at least one of the females over there is Caucasian. I’m guessing it’s not actually in Asia…

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    1. jansenphoto Avatar
      jansenphoto

      Your powers of observation serve you well. You are correct.

      Reply
  4. justbluedutch Avatar
    justbluedutch

    I love calachuchi and the tropical scenery of Hawaii!! I have a friend who lives there.

    Crossing my fingers..I bet on Hawaii (Honolulu Japanese Garden)
    A statue of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, founder of the Republic of China, was donated by the Chinese community to the garden. There is an arched bridge symbolic of the hope of spanning the seas to achieve world peace. Goldfish splash about in the man-made lakes amidst lotus and lily pads. Pine and bamboo trees along with other native Chinese flowering trees are strategically placed among craggy rock formations.

    What’s fascinating about this garden is its Zigzag Bridge, which believed to drives out Evil.
    Tell me if I get it right or no? 🙂

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    1. jansenphoto Avatar
      jansenphoto

      Very good investigating! Yes, you are correct. This slide is from the late 1960s, when the airport was still relatively new.

      One of the interesting things is that people are relatively close to the airplanes to view them and watch the activity. That is something that has changed nowadays.

      Excellent job!

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      1. justbluedutch Avatar
        justbluedutch

        Now its time for you to give us readers a more difficult mystery..something that we won’t be sleeping until we find out! LOL

      2. jansenphoto Avatar
        jansenphoto

        Be careful what you wish for! I still have plenty of slides to scan, including bunches of my own from the 70s and 80s. There are some mysteries in there….

  5. SpiritualJourney17 Avatar
    SpiritualJourney17

    Love this challenge. Although the mystery is solved I wouldn’t have known the answer. 🙂

    Reply
    1. jansenphoto Avatar
      jansenphoto

      Thank you. It is an interesting process to look for clues and piece together the components that provide the location. Glad you enjoy this.

      Reply
  6. haloangel1 Avatar
    haloangel1

    I enjoy these exchanges. It would be fun for someone who lives there, to post a modern picture of that site.

    Reply
    1. jansenphoto Avatar
      jansenphoto

      We are of like mind, as I enjoy it as weel. Also, I agree that that would be the best part yet! So, if anyone knows someone on Oahu, this would be a great blog post for them to write!

      Reply
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