Hawaii: Part 4 -- Polynesian Cultural Center

From the moment we decided to go to Hawaii, we knew that a day at the Polynesian Cultural Center was definitely something we wanted to make happen, so this was a day that essentially planned itself.   It took us a while to firm up our exact dates, so we were lucky that tickets were still available, but lucky we were and we were happy to spend the day there!   Because visiting the PCC is an all afternoon/evening experience, we decided to have a {mostly} chill morning at the AirBnb.  

Here are all the details: 


THURSDAY, MAY 26

• Glen's morning was decidedly NOT chill with a bunch of work calls starting at 3:30am! 😐

• The girls did yoga and the boys played Magic:  The Gathering.  Lucie just looked adorable. 

• • Pineapple candy taste test --this one was fun and very Hawaiian! 
  
  
  
  
• We decided to head out a little early and start with a quick walk around BYU Hawaii, which happens to be right next door to the PCC.  Ellie pretty much decided it's her dream school and she will definitely be putting in an application there next school year.

• Polynesian Cultural Center!   We had a great time learning more about the traditions and cultures of the countries of Polynesia.  It's surprisingly high quality in every way...the buildings, the props, the help, the food, and especially the entertainment mostly done by students at BYU-Hawaii.  

• In the evening, the shows close down for dinner time.   We got the lesser quality dinner at the Gateway Buffet (because the tickets for the higher quality one were sold out)  and we were still  extremely impressed.  It was delicious and I highly recommend it to anyone coming to the PCC.
  
  
  
  
• After dinner we decided to take a quick tram tour with the sister missionaries to see temple.  We were heading back there in the morning, but loved visiting the Visitors' Center and hearing more about it from the missionaries.  

• Ha—Breath of Life show:  This show is the finale for a day at the PCC.   I frankly was quite tired at this point and would have preferred to be in bed, but the fire twirling, traditional dances, and the exhibition of all the Polynesian cultures was quick paced and engaging.  
  

Photo credit:  Go Hawaii

It was another successful day in Hawaii!