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The Arizona Memorial has free admission.
It is run by a lot of volunteers helping the National Parks Service rangers.
We gave a donation, but we didn't need to stop at the cash machine for that.
After getting through security, you get a ticket for the next available tour.
We only had to wait about 15 minutes. We were there early morning on a weekday.
The Missouri.
There are two boats, operated by the Navy, which shuttle tours back and forth.
It was raining a little bit.
This memorial spans across the width of the sunken Arizona.
It is in 3 parts: the dock, the main memorial area here, and the shrine back in the shadows.
Behind Jack is the base for one of the gun turrets.
Can you see Jack way in the back?
He's wearing an orange shirt. (This is just like an online "Where's Waldo?")
I can't believe that after 61 years, there is still oil leaking out. The cynic in me wants to think that the Parks Department
add fresh oil every few months.
The tour only gets to spend about 15-20 minutes at the memorial.
It is long enough.
As we left, we both agree we felt good about coming to visit and give proper homage to
the great loss that
happened here.
Right next to the Arizona memorial is the torpedo museum.
Not a big deal, but it was a nice place to buy a hot dog and visit the gift shop for a
souvenir shot glass
Inside a mock up of a submarine. 
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