The Adventures

I think I erased some pictures so I am eagerly awaiting the ones from Erik and Joann. Until then, this will have to do as the beginning description of activities and pictures.

Sunday: We took a road trip to the end of the road and got out and took pictures on the cliffs. The pictures certainly don't do the scene justice. You will hear me state this a few more times.

Next we headed to the Dole Pineapple Plantation. We took a 20 minute train ride through the plantation. It was interesting to learn about how pineapples are raised/harvested and a little about some of the other native plants (which many we have in FL). We skipped the pineapple maze (during our helicopter ride we found out one lady took over an hour to get out of it!) and hit the gift shop for some pineapple whip (cross between pineapple ice cream and sorbet). It was refreshing and tastey. Sean found out 16 oz of pure pineapple juice will do a number on one's system. Unfortunately for him, it is the new family joke.

Monday: We left Sean at home to teach while we headed to Honolulu's Teddy Bear World. The museum has animated teddy bear scenes from around the world and the history on the teddy bear. Miller liked it and kept us moving so we didn't get to look as much as we would have liked. Then we ventured into the "Dinosaur" area. All hell broke loose. Miller was scared and Ryan said something about them eating him. We had to high tail it out and for the next few days, all we heard about is "Why were the dinosaurs so loud? Why did they want to eat me? Why are they scary?" Eventually he wanted to see pictures of them. Of course I didn't have one of the scary one because we had to run out during a freak fest. I was tempted to go back and pay to get a snapshot of that dino if it would end the conversation. Needless to say, the rest of the museum was hurried with one looking over his shoulder. (of course I posted the skating picture for me and motorcycles for Grandpa Jeff)

After the museum (and a purchase from the gift shop-Erik has the best photo of Miller and his new teddy), we headed to the Hard Rock for lunch. I have been in quite a few Hard Rocks and I thought this one was really nicely done. Check out he wall to ceiling guitars!

Lastly, we took a scenic trip back around the other side of the island hoping Miller would sleep. No such luck. Lots of dino talk. We found the place Joann and Marshall used to live in (quick photo op) and then headed up the coast. We stopped near Chinaman's Hat so Miller could take a bathroom break.

That got us through two days. More to follow on our trip to Pearl Harbor, helicopter ride, beaches, etc.