Okay there is a lot to post! First you need to know that my family and I went to the Polynesian Cultural Center. And there are exhibits for the 6 island nations Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand,Tahiti, Tonga , and of course Hawaii. The 1st picture is from the Samoa exhibit. They gave us information about Somoans and how they live that was really funny. Audrey had to drink coconut water straight from a coconut and as a reward got a weaved basket. I got a little weaved crown thing. One guy climbed a tree to get a coconut but there was none and everyone shouted jump jump jump sadly he didn’t. The second picture is me in front of these people carved of rock. The third is of the desserts i had at the buffet. I forget what the chocolate thing is called but the other thing is a pineapple bar. They were both delicious. The 4th is of a flower that is edible, it is called a Thai Orchid. The 5th is a picture of a pineapple whip from the Dole Plantation where they grow lots of pineapples, bananas, coffee beans and a bunch of other stuff. Fun fact, 90% of pineapplpes we eat in American come from the Dole Plantation. The final picture is of Audrey, James, and I on a paddleboared on the lagoon at out hotel.
So far the tip has been awesome and I’m looking forward to having more fun in Hawaii before heading to Australia.
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Sounds like you are having an awesome trip! My favorite picture is the one of you, Audrey, and James on the paddle-board. Was that tree with the guy on it really tall?
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looks fun!! why didn’t you pack me in your suitcase? why?? 😦
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It looks really fun!! I wish you packed me in your suitcase, too! That’s a good point, Grace!! I hope that you are having lots of fun!!
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The 3 desserts look sooooo good! Hope you post more pictures tomorrow!
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Hi Tess! I was checking out your blog to see what you have been up to lately. I am planning on showing the class everything on Monday. Looks like you are having a great time!
A couple of summers ago I went to the Dole Plantation. Did you all do the maze? Did you find all the checkpoints? Did you enjoy the ice-cream? I think that was Ethan’s favorite part.
Keep posting! I love seeing your smiling face.
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Hi Tess I LOVE the pictures! This week we were allowed to wear Hawaiian clothes so I dressed in a Hawaiian muumuu and thought of you.
P.S Martha misses James
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HI Tess! It is 8:45 on Monday morning and we all just read through your post. Here are some comments for you from your friends…
Frances – I miss you so much and I hope to see more post! How long are you going to be in each place? How is the food?
Cecilia – Have you seen a volcano? I miss you so much. Hope you come back soon to visit.
Eliza – Send us a picture of that big rock in Australia. And we need a picture of you hula dancing. Have you seen a tiki yet? Miss you!
Connor – How hot is it in Hawaii?
Maeve – Does the food taste different? Miss you and I can’t wait to see more pictures!
Daniel – Can you send pictures of animals that you see? And, can you send us pictures if you go on a boat?
Michael – Can you send us a picture of the Sydney Opera House? How many volcanos erupt a year?
So, wrapping it up…looks like you are having a lot of fun! We want to see lots of pictures of everything! Miss you bunches!
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Frances- We’re in Hawaii for 8 days. We’re in Australia 35 days, New Zealand for 16 days and in California for 6 days or so. The food is great everywhere except for the plane.
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Cecilia- Well, we have seen a volcano but it erupted around 5,000 years ago and now it’s a mountain and we hiked it.
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Eliza- We have. We’ve also seen tiki torches, a warrior in Hawaii for our hotel space lights the tiki torches. I will post a picture of Uluru (the big rock).
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Connor- In Hawaii it is usually 75 degrees to 80 degrees.
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Maeve- In Hawaii a lot of foods come with pineapple but the food isn’t really different. So far in Australia the food isn’t too different maybe more fish and Asian food.
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Daniel- Yes. We have a picture of Audrey and I on a boat when we we’re going out to go snorkeling. And yes I’ll post pictures of Kangaroos and Koalas and all that.
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Micheal- We’re not going to the Sydney Opera House but my Dad will be there so you’ll get a picture hopefully. Depends I don’t really know but you or Mrs. Cummings could google it.
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I miss everyone and I can’t wait to see you again. What I’m I missing in school? I love posting pictures so I’ll definitely post more.
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Oh and the other food is Veggiemite in Australia.
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In school you are missing us learning about the states of matter, yesterday we did an experiment with ice cubes to watch states of matter change. You missed Catholic Schools Week, PJ day, a guest speaker, faculty vs 8th grade volleyball (8th grade won) and USA day. In art we are making Valentine Day cards. Next week, on Valentine’s Day, we are in charge of mass. Daniel says you missed Taco Tuesday and the Talent Show.
Miss you!
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You are so lucky!!
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Gosh I want to go!!!
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Wow
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