Day Seven-Polynesian Cultural Center

Going to the luau

I can't remember what these balls were called, but it was hard to do the tricks they tried to teach us.

Chris learning to hula


My tattoo (which got all over me since I was all greased up with sunscreen)

Practicing my hula skills in front of the Elvis gift shop

Our last full day in Hawaii was spent at the Polynesian Cultural Center. It's kind of like Disneyworld without the rides. Most of the employees are college students from Brigham Young University's Hawaii campus. They were very nice and engaging. Our tour guide took us around the grounds which were made to look like the various island villages of Polynesia. There were activities and shows at each "island." We did tolo (spear throwing), got ink tattoos, learned the hula, sampled some weird food, etc..etc... We took a boat to dinner and then went to the luau. I don't regret going to this place because it was a chance to do some quintessential Hawaii stuff before leaving, but it was pretty expensive. I would especially recommend it if you have kids (and a lot of money).