Tantalus

　　We chartered a taxi, and went sightseeing around Oahu island today. What would happen! We were taken to Tantalus Hill firstly, from which we were able to view the whole city of Honolulu. It was higher than Diamond Head. I understood that it used to be a volcano from its distinctive terrain. The night view of Honolulu city from there would be marvelous, but that observatory is closed after sunset due to security issues. Actually, the parking lot was scattered with bits of glass. Our driver told us that vehicle burglary must have happened recently. We were in one of the most globally well-known resorts, but these bits reminded me to become more careful in an overseas resort. We, Japanese, tend to easily become a victim, lacking in carefulness abroad, as Japan is an unbelievably secure country.

今日はタクシーをチャーターしてオアフ島を一周する。何があるか、起こるか楽しみだ。ドライバーと相談してまずはタンタロスの丘と呼ばれる場所に来た。晴れてくれて本当にラッキー。昨日走ったあたりがきれいに見える。ダイヤモンドヘッドを見下ろすことが出来るとは思わなかった。ここから眺めるとホノルルの夜景が実に美しいのだが、夜は治安上の問題で閉鎖されていると聞いた。駐車場にはガラスの破片が散らばっており、車上荒らしが最近あったのだろうとドライバーが説明してくれた。日本の治安が良いだけに海外では十分に注意しないといけないのだと改めて思った。