Hawaii was awesome! We spent the first 4 nights with my Aunt Lu and Uncle Gordon and Cousin Michael near Wikiki. We stayed in their guest room that overlooked the ocean. It was so fun to see the Hiltons again after so long. The next 3 nights we spent at the Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore - "True Hawaii."
Some trip highlights:
1st day in Oahu driving along the coast/beach hopping.
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A whole-day event filled with traditional presentations from all the Polynesian islands including Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, Hawaii, and more! It was awesome! We attended a Luau, learned to hula, and had a great time! We also visited BYU-Hawaii and the Laie Temple that day - gorgeous!
After the Luau, there was a special show performed. It was called "Breath of Life (Ha)" and was so beautifully done - lots of hula and warrior dances - really cool!
How do they move their hips like that?! Amazing!
"Everybody Hula!"
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Hanauma Bay:
Hanauma Bay - snorkeling was awesome!
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Waikiki:
Buying souvenirs at the tourist market in Waikiki - this is a coy pond.
Waikiki, on the beach at night - the city is literally right on the water's edge - so cool!
This is the surf king of Hawaii from back in the day. People hang their leis on him everyday in Waikiki - big tourist hot spot.
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Turtle Bay Resort:
The view from our room at Turtle Bay Resort. Right on the beach - gorgeous!
"Hortus the Tortuous" - built by Mike and I on the Turtle Bay Beach
We watched this Hawaiian Munk Seal swim up the Turtle Bay next to our hotel and plop on the sandy beach. He stayed there to sun bathe for the next 2 days before leaving._______________________________
Dole Pineapple Plantation:
A Pearl Harbor veteran
___________________The Laie, Hawaii Temple:
Visitor's Center
Beautiful temple grounds - beautiful flowers everywhere
Visitor's Center
Beautiful temple grounds - beautiful flowers everywhere
The temple was closed for renovation, but we just walked on the beautiful grounds there. From where we are standing here, you can see down a road lined with palm trees straight out to the ocean. Beautiful!
I'm looking at the island that looks light a hat...while wearing a hat : )
Aloha!
Looks like a dream! Happy to hear you had the best time! I am now in Palo Alto, what is your sister in-laws name?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! It looks like you had so much fun! That pineapple ice cream is making my mouth water....And your hair is getting so long and lovely! Wish we could have come with you!
ReplyDeleteMy new goal in life is to become a Hawaiian Munk Seal.
ReplyDeleteahhhh your pics make me miss Hawaii so much! Looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteYou are hilarious...looking at a hat island while wearing a hat...i love your sense of humor!
ReplyDeleteCan I just say how flipping jealous I am right now!?! It looks like you guys had a blast! Lucky! Can we please plan a fun cousin trip there someday? How awesome would that be?? Love the pictures! I miss you!
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