Monday, May 8, 2017

2-17-2017 (part 2) - Polynesian Cultural Center and Temple

The 2nd half of our 1st day - we went to the Polynesian Cultural Center. We did so much stuff there and our time was so packed it felt like we didn't stop until we got back home. 

We walked the PCC as it is know for hours and visited all the open islands. We didn't even do very much in each island that was represented because we didn't have time.

We introduced Chelsey and Hans to the Pineapple Dole Whip. Fantastic!

We paid a bit more from our Oahu card and had a guided tour, reserved seating at the Fire Show after the Luau, and got our first leis.

We saw the river dancers, played stick games, made music with a long stick, saw some fire dancers, watched someone climb a palm tree, went to a luau, watched "Ha: Breathe of Life" show  (couldn't take picture), and so much more. It was a definitely overwhelming and sensor over load, but SO much fun! 







Video - Stick Game - Hans and Chelsey











Video - Stick game - Chelsey was a finalist







Video - River Dancers (1 of 4)


Video - River Dancers (2 of 4)


Video - River Dancers (3 of  4)



Video - River Dancers (4 of 4)




















Video - Fire Stick Dancers






































Luau - Younger Boy - Stick Dancer






















2-17-2017(part 1)- First Beach visit and Catamaran Ride

First actual day - we headed up the coast to Kuala Ranch for an ocean voyage on a catamaran. Matt saw some famous video youtuber - Devin Graham filming off a pier as we were docking to go to the catamaran. He was so super excited. We also played on the beach and they found a little crab. I wouldn't touch it. 

We saw the beautiful ocean, some sea turtles, and the Oahu from the catamaran. 



















Video - First Beach




Video - Crab on the Beach









Video - Abbie with the Dinosaur














Video - Sea Turtle















Video - Catamaran ride - ocean view