Hawaiian King and Queen Recieve the Japanese Delegation

Manjiro Nakahama John
Samurai, Translator
Hawaiian Royal Palace
March 1oth, 186o

Today I saw a completely different side of the U.S. I had always thought of industrial cities and hard-working laborers when "America" came to mind. And yet my recent visit of Hawaii, or as we call it, the Sandwich Islands, enlightened me. Everywhere we turned there were lush plants and exotic fruits. These islands, set apart from the rest of the nation, were like little bits of heaven and sat, almost completely self-reliant, in the middle of the menacing Pacific Ocean. As equally heart-warming as the sights themselves were the King and Queen. They both showed great hospitality and even offered us many of their native delicacies. Although, there was one thing I found rather odd about them- the way they dressed. They wore free flowing and immensely revealing clothes that made all the men blush a little. But overall i enjoyed the freedom of the island and hope that by chance I may end up back here again someday.