Day 6

Yesterday we went to the Polynesian Cultural Center. The afternoon was spent going to 25 minute presentations from each island...like Tiki, Tonga, Hawaii. This picture was from the first presentation...look carefully or you might miss him.

In the middle of the afternoon they had a large river presentation...each island had a boat and would dance...I was surprised they didn't end up in the river.

Lena didn't get a nap before we got to the cultural center and fought it all afternoon. She finally fell asleep in the last presentation at 4:30 where the drums were banging very loudly...I guess at that point it didn't matter. She slept until supper and then was very happy. I think Uncle Mike took this picture at supper.


You probably can't tell from the picture below but I am still burnt from our first day. Two different workers at the cultural center made notice of my redness...I almost responded I'm a Norwegian from Minnesota....I don't know what being out in the sun is....but I kept my mouth shut...they did mean well.

The evening ended with a huge show. There was a guy who 'juggled' two fire sticks...Eric said he was crazy. It kept Lena's attention and I don't think she missed a minute of the whole thing (although Uncle Ry took a little snooze). She must have been sleeping just a couple minutes down the road and didn't even wake up when we got home.

Michael is at work today instead of yesterday and Monday. Eric and Ryan went snorkeling this morning while Lena and I packed. I think she just fell asleep on the couch...probably making up for yesterday. I think we are going to Pearl Harbor later and we are planning to try and fly standby back to LA tomorrow. So pray we get on the plane!