Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts

Nov 28, 2013

Thanksgiving at Sea World

Since we got some passes for Sea world this past summer, we had decided to come back and do the shows during the less busy season.

I thought that Thanksgiving day would be just the perfect day!

All Americans are otherwise engaged.
Men are lounging around watching football.
Women are slaving in the kitchen cooking the traditional Turkey meal.
They then eat until their stomachs almost explode.
They must eat for 2 days so crazy people can then go freeze to death at some ungodly hours of the night or early morning to get a once in a life time deal during Black Friday that has gotten so ridiculous!

Mike was doubting me!

But once again, the wife was right!
No lines, no where.
Front row seats to every show.  
All you can ride attractions with 0 to 5mn wait time!
And again the Perfect weather!

So we left Thursday morning around 8:30 and got there around noon And stayed until 6-7pm.



The Roller coaster Amelie went on and on and on and on while I was waiting for her!
I kept looking for her to come out with the other people.
But she never did!
I knew she was on it, only because I could see her picture come up in the picture booth display.
Her, sitting in different carts, and pulling different faces!
What a little Turkey!
I finally had to go get her right as she came off the train...
(picture below)

It was getting darker, colder and Mike was waiting for us in the car
because he got tired and needed to rest.


Azul the Beluga and dolphin Show.

PS: I have since watch a documentary on sea World and the treatment of the killer whales
 and will not be going to Sea World again.
These gentile giants are not supposed to live in captivity...

Jun 3, 2013

Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau National Historical Park

The City of Refuge


An ancient Hawaiian Temple, Palace and Refuge from the 1700
Where broken people got a second chance...


Daily Artifacts


This little Ki'i seems to be guarding and warning the place from people coming from the ocean.


More Ki'i guards for the Chef's Palace.


 The Place of Sanctuary behind the wall behind Mike.


 We did a little snorkeling in the waters next to the Village. 
Our first time in the Hawaiian ocean!
I think it is called Two Step and is where Justine snorkeled with dolphins.

We then watched the Sunset over Honaunau bay...


Jun 2, 2013

Hilo Farmers Market & Rainbow Falls

Sunday Morning we left our little Cabane and headed to Hilo.
We attended Church there to partake of the Sacrament.
Then we went to get some fruits for lunch at the Hilo farmers market. 
Today it was only a few merchants. 
On Saturday is the big huge market.


This beautiful waterfall is located pretty much right in Hilo.


Mike goofing around with his camera!