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For Alex's last day, we visited a sort of museum where they show the different customs of the different Polynesian islands, which also included a luau and a show at the end... for some reason it's owned by the Mormons...
It was a fun day, did some ball spinning, dancing, tried to start a fire, drank fresh coconut milk, and other things.
Alex abandons me tomorrow morning so I have to travelRead more
United Statesdriving around the island. Searching for surf spots on the east coast.
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While the names and history behind it almost doesn't matter these beaches are just to great to pass by.
On the other hand there is not so much more to do on Oahu (the island) than ether spending money in shops, malls, tours, helicopter rides, dinner parties OR going into the sea for free.
United StatesAlong the main highway we saw this temple which looked quiet big and so we went into the area, got a few explainationa at the visitor center about the new apostles, Jesus and god which is of course male which explains in the same way why all apostles have to be men.
United StatesAfter a picturesque drive through both mountains and seaside, we arrived at the Polynesian Cultural Center. The best way to describe this place is like Epcot Center for the seven major Polynesian Islands which include Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Tonga, Samoa, Aotearoa (New Zealand), and Rapa Nui (Easter Island). It's a sort of living museum where indigenous people from each of the islands put on a showRead more
United StatesWe got here a little before 2pm and had a guided tour where we saw several interesting cultural shows including one from New Zealand, Tonga, and Samoa. We then watched a floating parade which you can see below.
United StatesSome more photos from today including the scenic route where we road alongside dormant volcanos and had a clear view of Mokoli-i, known to the locals as "The Chinamen's Hat."
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Island of Aotearoa (New Zealand): The Maori natives explained their intricately carved meeting house. You’ll discover the ancient origins and meaning of protruding their tongues, and you’ll see tattooed warriors do so while performing their stirring war dance – the haka.
Girls danced by twirling poi balls and playing tititorea, a Maori stick game designed to develop hand-eye coordination.Read more
United StatesBefore the trip, one of Carole's musts was to go to a luau. This place was recommended and the food and entertainment did not disappoint. The luau and the show afterward were very impressive.
United StatesTonga: Tongan presentation introduces you to Tongan ta nafa or drumming, mauluulu sitting dance, as well as the difference between clapping with a pasi or a fu sound
You might also know this place by the following names:
Lā‘ie, La'ie
