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16) Reached Honolulu at sunrise but did not get into the harbor until 8 am.  The view of the island from the sea was that of cloud-capped volcanoes with broad tops.  The country generally looked unclothed by trees or bushes.  Rain however falls daily or hourly on the hillsides and volcanoes near Honolulu.  The town of Honolulu is neat & well paved with many auto & Trolley-cars.  Took a ride in a auto with Gould, [Beufeld??]] & De Hass.  Went to Pali, a cliff above the town where a great battle once took place.  Wind at this place very strong & constant.  On way up it rained part of [[strikethrough]]way [[/strikethrough]] time, a soft misty rain.  Roadway lined by causurina trees, acacias, eucalyptus & native trees.  The residences were 

Transcription Notes:
Tree referred to as causurina [sic] is probably casuarina species.