Day 4

We woke up, ate breakfast, and loaded up to go snorkeling.  I was really excited because there was a place, not too far from our condo, that was supposed to be beautiful snorkeling.  It was called Kuilima Cove. We drove to the beach (after having to ask directions) and it was too chopping.  The rain had made it so the waves were huge and it wasn't safe to snorkel.  I was sad but we stayed on the beach for a bit and were soaked by a sneaker wave (we were looking at it when it hit us but we didn't realize how large it was).

We went back to the condo and waited until it was time to go to the Polynesian Cultural Center.

This was such a fun day!  We went to the Polynesian Cultural Center and checked in.  We had made the reservations using our GoOahu card so I thought it was entrance to the Center.  However, we found that it was actually a group tour of the Center.  They directed us to our group and we were off on our tour.  It was great because our guide took us to all the areas and we were able to learn more about the history and play games.  It was amazing.

We learned to play the ukelele.  This activity was taught by senior missionaries and one couple was from St. George.

We were taken to different countries and learned more about the warriors and the games they play.

We went on a boat ride, ate poi (which isn't very good), and learned so much.  It was a great day.  But it was only going to get better.  We had tickets to the luau and to the night show.  We were tired (Bryan wasn't feeling too well) but were looking forward to all the food!

Our guide took us to the luau so we were there on time and ready to go.  She told us that the pineapple pina colada was refillable so to ask them for a second.  We didn't understand how valuable this information was until we got in and saw the pina colada. It was so yummy!!

The food was amazing and the entertainment at the luau was great.  The Center really knows how to get people through a line, how to make yummy food, and how to entertain people.  I was taking a picture of Ethan when the MC of the luau was walking by.  She ducked behind Ethan and told me to take another picture.  He is a good sport. 

We stuffed ourselves and then went to the night show.  We were exhausted but I was so glad we went.  It was a fun day and a great night!  This was the highlight of the trip.