One day the girls and I went to the Polynesian Culture Center. They were so excited! I loved having a day with just them and not having to worry about James. The center has each different island that you can visit and learn about. We made it to most of the islands. They had informative demonstrations that taught about the people and cultures of each island.
We passed by this fishing area and the girls were soooo excited to fish (I was not so excited...I dont like fish). So we gave it a whirl...and luckily...no fish were caught. They did have fun trying tho.
Paige trying to catch fish.
Plumeria's are my FAVORITE Hawaiian flower. They are so pretty. They were in full bloom when we were there in October and just starting to come into bloom this trip. There were not many out yet...but I did find a few! I love this picture!
The island of Tahiti.
Hibiscus. These were all over the place in all different colors. There was a path of them at our first hotel..in bright yellow. When I walked by first thing in the morning (5am) they were all closed tightly...but as soon as the sun is out...they open up so wide! We loved looking at all the flowers!
Shave Ice is a huge treat in Hawaii (Mike says they must not have slurpees). We loved trying different flavors and mixes! What a yummy treat! I think they should have them in the hospitals for recovering surgical patients to enjoy ;).
Steff and Emily enjoying their shave ices.
The culture center is so beautiful and green with waterfalls everywhere. We watched an Imax show about the dying coral reefs around the world. The girls loved it and now want to find ways to save the coral reefs. Im wondering how to do it from our wintery home in Calgary...LOL.
Paige was testing out her hips to do the hula at the Luau that night.
Off to the Luau...
These smoothies were served in pineapples and the girls were so excited!
At the end of the Luau the girls were invited up to hula on stage with the dancers. They had a great time!
We are off to the night show. It was a great show...but a little long so we left a little bit early to beat the crowds. The girls were tired after a full fun day of learning!! Im so glad we were able to go!
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That was one of my favourite parts when we went to Hawaii!
Page seems very concentrate while she is dancing on the stage. She did not want to miss any step :) How was the weather?
AWESOME pictures! Oh...it was heavenly. The girl keep asking when we can go back. It really was so much fun. I wish you could just upload to my blog as well. I am going to try again right now. I am having computer issues and my tech support man is up in Whistler at a meeting/skiing.
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