Fun Times

This past weekend, we planned on traveling to the North Shore to spend a lazy day in playing at the beach. Apparently, Mother Nature had other things in mind. We drove for a while in the pouring rain and decided to head back home.

On the way home we stopped at a little shop on the side of the road. Come to find out, this place also does tours of the land they own (fruit trees, tropical flower gardens, etc.). It was cheap so we decided to go on it. This was by far the best tour we have ever been on and can't wait for people to come visit so we can go again. We were led by Native Hawaiians and told all about the history and culture that has taken place on Oahu. We saw the most beautiful plants and flowers and learned how the Native Hawaiians survived on them many years ago. Out tour guide even picked the flowers for us to take home. We also we able to sample fresh star fruit and coconut--straight off the tree. Next, they took us out in a canoe on a lake that is said to have built by the Menehune 400 years ago as a place for King Kamehameha to train his warriors. We also got to see where many TV shows and movies have been filmed.

Watch Lost? This should look familiar.

Where "Da plane, da plane" landed.

"Juuust sit right back and you'll hear a tale..."

Look closely and you can see that the mountains form a turtle (honu). We live on the tail of the turtle. Caleb was really excited when he found this out because he loves honus!

Just another day in paradise!

Mr. Hawaii himself!