Diamond Head is part of a complex set of cones, vents and associated volcanic eruption flows that are collectively known to geologists as the Honolulu Volcanic Series. This was a series of eruptions from the Ko'olau Volcano that took place long after the volcano formed and had gone dormant. This series created many of Oahu's well-known landmarks, like Diamond Head.
Diamond Head is estimated to be about 150,000 years old and extinct for 150,000 years. So there's no worry about it erupting while you're hiking on it!
This was such a tiring hike with so many stairs to climb, but the view was well worth it. Check me out posing with some Japanese tourists!
After that exhausting hike, I take a nap and then head to the Waikiki Shell for the Kokua Festival. The Kokua Festival is an annual concert that Jack Johnson and his Kokua Foundation put together to support environmental education in Hawaii's schools and communities. Kokua means "to help" in Hawaiian.
Jack Johnson is my favorite musician. Not only is he a lyrical genius, he's a talented guitarist. In addition to Jack, Ziggy Marley, Taj Mahal, Jake Shimabukuro, and Anuhea performed. It was a nice way to spend the evening.
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